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Synonyms for lepidopterous

Grammar : Adj
Spell : lep-i-dop-ter-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tər əs


Définition of lepidopterous

  • As in butterflylike : adj of butterflies
Example sentences :
  • In the case of lepidopterous insects, and other insects having considerable expanse of wing, setting-boards are required.
  • Extract from : « Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting » by William T. Hornaday
  • Some Lepidopterous larv even (Alucita pentadactyla, Callimorpha rosea, &c.) assume the pupa state within their last skin.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • Lepidopterous pup, however, are not excluded from the last skin of the larv with this hard covering.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • The claws or crotchets, though general, are not universal, in Lepidopterous larv.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • The transformations to which Lepidopterous insects are subject are amongst the most remarkable phenomena of insect life.
  • Extract from : « Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 2 » by Dru Drury
  • The diurnal or Heliconean Hawk-mouths, form one of the most natural and remarkable groups among Lepidopterous insects.
  • Extract from : « Zoological Illustrations, or Original Figures and Descriptions. Volume III, Second Series » by William Swainson
  • The name given by Gray was pre-occupied by a genus of Lepidopterous Insects.
  • Extract from : « A Conchological Manual » by George Brettingham Sowerby
  • Paraclypeal piece: in lepidopterous pupa, occurs in some of the generalized families on each side of the maxillary palpi.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Protocosta: the thickened costal margin of Lepidopterous wings.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Its most deadly enemy in the insect world is a small insect of the lepidopterous variety, which is known as the coffee-leaf miner.
  • Extract from : « All About Coffee » by William H. Ukers

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