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lep·i·dopter·ous in·sect

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  1. lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron, lepidopterannoun

    insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales

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  1. lepidopterous insect

    A lepidopterous insect is any insect that belongs to the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths. These insects are characterized by their large, often colorful, wings which are covered in tiny scales. They usually have a well-developed proboscis for feeding on nectar and undergo a four-stage life cycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lepidopterous insect in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lepidopterous insect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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