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Lepidoptera [‚lep·ə′däp·tə·rə] (invertebrate zoology) Large order of scaly-winged insects, including the butterflies, skippers, and moths; adults are characterized by two pairs of membranous wings and sucking mouthparts, featuring a prominent, coiled proboscis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| With their rich diversity of more than 200,000 species worldwide, striking coloring, and amazing life cycles, butterflies and moths capture people's imaginations. The Great Butterfly Hunt: The Mystery of the Migrating Monarchs by Ethan Herberman, Simon & Schuster, 1990 Golden Guide's Butterflies and Moths by Robert T. Inside the museum, you'll find ``Butterflies in Living Color,'' an indoor exhibit featuring hundreds of preserved exotic and local butterflies and moths from the museum's entomology collection; this exhibit will be open May 29 through Sept. |
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