lepidoptera
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɑptərə/
noun
- An order of insects that includes butterflies and moths, characterized by having four large, often colorful wings covered in tiny scales.
- Scientists study Lepidoptera to understand how climate change affects insect migration.
- The museum's insect collection has a special room dedicated to Lepidoptera.
- Lepidoptera are important pollinators for many wildflowers.