lepidóptero

Definitions of lepidóptero
  1. noun
    insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
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    types:
    falena, mariposa, mariposa nocturna, palomilla, polilla
    typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
    esfinge
    any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
    type of:
    insecto
    small air-breathing arthropod
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