[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

lepidoptera \lep`idop"tera\ -do^p"t-er.a, n. pl.
   nl., fr. gr. lepi`s -i`dos, a scale + ptero`n a feather,
   wing. zool.
   an order of insects, which includes the butterflies and
   moths. they have broad wings, covered with minute overlapping
   scales, usually brightly colored.
   1913 webster

   note: they have a tubular proboscis, or haustellum, formed by
         the two slender maxillae. the labial palpi are
         usually large, and the proboscis, when not in use, can
         be coiled up spirally between them. the mandibles are
         rudimentary. the larvae, called caterpillars, are
         often brightly colored, and they commonly feed on
         leaves. the adults feed chiefly on the honey of
         flowers.
         1913 webster lepidopteral

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

lepidoptera
     n : moths and butterflies syn: order lepidoptera
see also:
order lepidoptera 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

lepidopteran
     n : insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less
         covered with tiny scales syn: lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron
     also: lepidoptera pl
see also:
lepidopterous insect lepidopteron lepidoptera 

[4] : WordNet (r) 2.0

lepidoptera
     see lepidopteran
see also:
lepidopteran 

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