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microlepidoptera

Pronunciation: /ˌmʌɪkrə(ʊ)lɛpɪˈdɒpt(ə)rə/

Definition of microlepidoptera

noun

Entomology
  • the numerous small moths which are of interest only to the specialist collector.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from micro- 'small' + Lepidoptera

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