lepidopterous insect meaning

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lepidopterous insect (noun): insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales.

Definition of lepidopterous insect

  1. insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales

    Synonyms: lepidopteron, lepidopteran

    Type of: insect

    Kinds: butterfly, moth

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