Lepidoptera

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See also: lepidoptera

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek λεπίς (lepís, scale) + πτερά (pterá, wings).

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌlɛ.pɪˈdɑp.tɚ.ɹə/

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Lepidoptera

  1. A taxonomic order within the class Insecta – butterflies, moths and skippers.

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