What does lepidopteran mean?
Definitions for lepidopteran
ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ənlep·i·dopter·an
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Princeton's WordNet
lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron, lepidopterannoun
insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
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lepidopteranadjective
Same as lepidopterous.
Wiktionary
lepidopterannoun
Any insect of the order Lepidoptera; the butterflies and moths
lepidopteranadjective
Characteristic of these insects
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lepidopteran
A lepidopteran is a type of insect that belongs to the order Lepidoptera, which mainly includes moths and butterflies. These insects are characterized by large eyes, two pairs of wings covered in scales of various colors and patterns, and a long, coiled proboscis for feeding on nectar. The life cycle of a lepidopteran includes four stages: egg, larva (commonly known as caterpillar), pupa (during which metamorphosis occurs), and adult.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lepidopteran in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lepidopteran in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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