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Meaning of "lepidopterous" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEPIDOPTEROUS

ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərəs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEPIDOPTEROUS

noun
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Lepidopterous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LEPIDOPTEROUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera is a large order of insects that includes moths and butterflies. It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world, encompassing moths and the three superfamilies of butterflies, skipper butterflies, and moth-butterflies. The term was coined by Linnaeus in 1735 and is derived from Ancient Greek λεπίδος and πτερόν. Comprising an estimated 174,250 species, in 126 families and 46 superfamilies, the Lepidoptera show many variations of the basic body structure that have evolved to gain advantages in lifestyle and distribution. Recent estimates suggest that the order may have more species than earlier thought, and is among the four most speciose orders, along with the Hymenoptera, Diptera, and the Coleoptera. Lepidopteran species are characterized by more than three derived features, some of the most apparent being the scales covering their bodies and wings, and a proboscis. The scales are modified, flattened "hairs", and give butterflies and moths their extraordinary variety of colors and patterns. Almost all species have some form of membranous wings, except for a few that have reduced wings or are wingless.

Definition of lepidopterous in the English dictionary

The definition of lepidopterous in the dictionary is relating to insects of the order Lepidoptera.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEPIDOPTEROUS

aphanipterous · apterous · brachypterous · chiropterous · coleopterous · dipterous · hemipterous · heteropterous · homopterous · hymenopterous · macropterous · micropterous · neuropterous · orthopterous · plecopterous · strepsipterous · tetrapterous · thysanopterous · trichopterous · tripterous

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEPIDOPTEROUS

leper colony · lepid · lepidodendroid · lepidolite · lepidomelane · lepidoptera · lepidopteran · lepidopterist · lepidopterology · lepidopteron · lepidosiren · lepidote · Lepidus · Lepontine Alps · leporid · leporine · Leporis · Leppard · LEPRA · leprechaun

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEPIDOPTEROUS

boisterous · cadaverous · cancerous · coniferous · cruciferous · dangerous · generous · humorous · murderous · noncancerous · numerous · odoriferous · onerous · preposterous · prosperous · seminiferous · serous · slanderous · splendiferous · thunderous · treacherous

Synonyms and antonyms of lepidopterous in the English dictionary of synonyms

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鳞翅目
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lepidópteros
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чешуекрылых
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lépidoptères
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Lepidopterous
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lepidopterous
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鱗翅目の
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lepidopterous
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Lepidopterous
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lepidopterous
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lepidopterous
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लॅपिडॉप्टरस
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pulkanatlılara özgü
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лускокрилих
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lepidopterous
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λεπιδόπτερων
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schubvleugelig
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lepidopterous
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEPIDOPTEROUS»

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List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the ...
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Lepidopterous Fauna of the USSR and Adjacent Countries: A ...
A Collection of Papers Dedicated to Professor Alexsandr Sergeevich Danilevskii Oleg Leonidovich Kryzhanovskiĭ, Donald Ray Davis. ARCHlErt^ ' E. J. BRILL LElUe/y Lepidopterous Fauna of the USSR and Adjacent Countries Lepidopterous ...
Oleg Leonidovich Kryzhanovskiĭ, Donald Ray Davis, 1988
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A critical review of the world literature on the ...
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE WORLD LITERATURE ON THE LEPIDOPTEROUS STALK BORERS OF TROPICAL GRAMINACEOUS CROPS Introduction Stalk borers of graminaceous crops in the tropics are chiefly Lepidopterous caterpillars, ...
Walter Frederick Jepson, 1954
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Corn earworm rearing mechanization
Entomologists and agricultural engineers at the Southern Grain Insects Research Laboratory (SGIRL) have worked to mechanize the rearing of lepidopterous insects, with major 1 Table 1. — Summary of Heliothis zea rearing programs ...
Alton N. Sparks, Edsel Aurburn Harrell, United States. Agricultural Research Service, 1976
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Laboratory studies on the development, longevity, and ...
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Robert Eaton Fye, W. C. McAda, 1972
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The Classification of Lepidopterous Larvae
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Stanley Black Fracker, 2009
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List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the ...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 Excerpt: ...Fab. Ent.
British Museum Dept of Zoology, 2012
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Contributions Toward a Monograph of the Lepidopterous Family ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
John Bernhard Smith, 2012
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Handbook of Natural Pesticides: Pheromono
Male adults of some lepidopterous species also produce particular secretions which facilitate copulation. This chapter reviews the chemical characteristics of lepidopterous sex pheromones and related scent substances, their biosynthesis and ...
E. David Morgan, N. Bhushan Mandava, 1988
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Forest Entomology in West Tropical Africa: Forest Insects of ...
Lepidopterous. Defoliators. Anaphe venata Butler (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) This moth causes extensive defoliation of T. scleroxylon (Wawa, Obehe), a valuable timber tree in the natural high forests of Ghana. The insect is also known to ...
Michael R. Wagner, Joseph R. Cobbinah, Paul P. Bosu, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEPIDOPTEROUS»

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Bt Corn Trait Table updated for 2015
Included two more Lepidopterous pests, true armyworms and southwestern corn borers. Changed the terminology for refuge placement to ... «Michigan State University Extension, Apr 15»
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What will it take to get Mid-South farmers to plant cotton in 2015?
Bt cotton, or cotton containing the Bacillus thuringiensis gene, has improved the control of lepidopterous insects such as tobacco budworms, ... «Delta Farm Press, Mar 15»
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Pittsfield Mosquito Control Program Sees Opposition
Nematocide, Acaricide: Control of larvae (and also adults and eggs) of chewing lepidopterous and coleopterous insect pests on pome fruit, ... «iBerkshires.com, Jul 14»
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More stacked trait cottons on the way to improve control, preserve …
... well, and it's a two-gene Bt system, consisting of a Cry 1ab and a Cry 2ae, which is important for broad spectrum lepidopterous pest control.”. «Delta Farm Press, May 14»
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[Insect Identification] Solving the Riddle of Those Little Brown Moths
Perhaps the most distinctive lepidopterous feature is the membranous wing surface covered with flattened, modified hairs, called scales. Scales ... «PCT Magazine, Apr 14»
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Music review: Dedication and vitality on the fly
Thanks to a series of vivid slides, this sequence of lepidopterous portraits passed by with an unexpected visual interest, the musical constructs ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 14»
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In Praise of Eyebrows: The brow beat
... I do not know how much maintenance goes into preventing those lepidopterous locks from displacing bangs and taking eyelashes hostage. «Austin Chronicle, Jan 14»
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Stink Bugs: Friend or Foe
... Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) feeds primarily on insect larvae and was originally reared and released in Brazil to control lepidopterous larvae, ... «Environmental News Network, Jan 14»
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Butterflies' 'less-attractive cousins' celebrated at Moth Night Out
A moth is a lepidopterous insect with antennae that taper to a point, or one that has clubbed antennae similar to a butterfly but with two wings ... «Your Houston News, Jul 13»
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New Products July 2013
... now use Intrepid™ 240F insecticide to protect even more crops against a wide variety of lepidopterous pests. Previously registered for use in ... «Farm Focus, Jul 13»
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