lepidopteran

Any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths, characterized by four membranous wings covered with small scales and having larvae that are called caterpillars.

Same as lepidopterous.

Same as lepidopter.

Same as lepidopterous.

An insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales; a lepidopterous insect.

Any insect of the order Lepidoptera; the butterflies and moths

Characteristic of these insects

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