noun
- an insect of the order Lepidoptera, including butterflies and moths, characterized by scaled wings and a coiled proboscis
Usage: scientific/technical term
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the order Lepidoptera
Usage: scientific/technical term
Examples
- The monarch butterfly is a lepidopteran known for its long migration.
- Lepidopteran species display remarkable diversity in wing patterns and colors.
- Scientists study lepidopteran development from caterpillar to adult.
- The museum's lepidopteran collection includes specimens from six continents.
- Many lepidopterans are important pollinators for flowering plants.
- This lepidopteran insect undergoes complete metamorphosis.