Lepidoptera

[ lep-i-dop-ter-uh ]

/ ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ə /

the order comprising the lepidopterous insects.

Origin of Lepidoptera

1725–35; < New Latin; plural of lepidopteron

lepidopteron

[ lep-i-dop-ter-uh n ]

/ ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər ən /

any lepidopterous insect.

< New Latin, equivalent to lepido- lepido- + Greek -pteron, neuter of -pteros -pterous

Frenatae: that series of Lepidoptera in which a more or less well- marked frenulum occurs.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. Smith
Of much interest is the variety displayed among the Lepidoptera in the season and the duration of the various instars.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 4 |Various
The Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera form the glory of all great collections for their size and magnificence.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 3 |Various
The two species of Lepidoptera examined have an equal pair of heterochromosomes.

Studies in Spermatogenesis |Nettie Maria Stevens

They are lepidoptera which have antennæ which are other than club-shaped.

The Butterfly Book |William Jacob Holland