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单词 microlepidoptera
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Definition of microlepidoptera in English:

microlepidoptera

plural noun ˌmʌɪkrə(ʊ)lɛpɪˈdɒpt(ə)rəˌmīkrōˌlepəˈdäptərə
Entomology
  • The numerous small moths which are of interest only to the specialist collector.

    〔昆〕微鳞翅目昆虫,小型蝶蛾类

    Example sentencesExamples
    • While the macrolepidoptera probably represents a natural group, the microlepidoptera is more a grouping of convenience that lumps together many different families of small-sized, primitive moths.
    • Several insects including some microlepidoptera and some Chrysomelid beetles have this unusual habit of making a trail through the middle layers of a leaf as their larvae feed and grow.
    • This leaflet sets out to provide an introductory framework for the study of microlepidoptera and provides information on the routes for further study.
    • Mr. Harrison will compile the first-ever dedicated species inventory of microlepidoptera in a prairie community within the original range of eastern tallgrass prairie.
    • Herbaceous plants are larval hosts for 112 of the 160 known species of microlepidoptera of the San Bruno Mountains.

Origin

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

Definition of microlepidoptera in US English:

microlepidoptera

plural nounˌmīkrōˌlepəˈdäptərə
Entomology
  • The numerous small moths.

    Compare with macrolepidoptera
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mr. Harrison will compile the first-ever dedicated species inventory of microlepidoptera in a prairie community within the original range of eastern tallgrass prairie.
    • While the macrolepidoptera probably represents a natural group, the microlepidoptera is more a grouping of convenience that lumps together many different families of small-sized, primitive moths.
    • This leaflet sets out to provide an introductory framework for the study of microlepidoptera and provides information on the routes for further study.
    • Several insects including some microlepidoptera and some Chrysomelid beetles have this unusual habit of making a trail through the middle layers of a leaf as their larvae feed and grow.
    • Herbaceous plants are larval hosts for 112 of the 160 known species of microlepidoptera of the San Bruno Mountains.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from micro- ‘small’ + Lepidoptera.

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