lepidopteron

/ˌlɛpɪˈdɑptərɑn/
noun
  1. A butterfly or moth; an insect of the order Lepidoptera.
    • The garden was full of colorful lepidopterons fluttering among the flowers.
    • The children tried to identify every lepidopteron they saw during the nature walk.
    • Each lepidopteron has scales on its wings that give it a unique pattern.
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