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lepidopteran

any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, typically having two pairs of wings covered with fragile scales, mouthparts specialized as a suctorial proboscis, and caterpillars as larvae: comprises the butterflies and moths
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Thiocyclam is a nereistoxin analogue insecticides, selective stomach insecticide with contact action for lepidopterous and coleopterous pests; some dipterous and thysanopterous pests.
A comparative study of the poison apparatus of certain lepidopterous larvae.
The most important examples of potential insect prey in soybean fields are represented by three guilds (Root 1967) of primary or secondary pests: intermediate-sized defoliating lepidopterous larvae, stem boring lepidopterous larvae, and seed feeding pentatomids, as well as a complex of other non-pest herbivorous and insectivorous insects (Bimboni 1985; La Porta & Crouzel 1985; Gamundi 1985; Aragon & Belloso 1987; Bercellini & Malacalza 1994; Luna & Sanchez 1999b).
ports of entry: revision of Pyraloidea in "Keys to some frequently intercepted lepidopterous larvae" by Weisman 1986.
Comparative studies of the effects of nutrient-based phagostimulants on six lepidopterous insect pests.
These crops will be resistant to certain lepidopterous insects.
The maize has been genetically altered to resist the corn borer and certain other lepidopterous parasites.
Improved technologies for rearing lepidopterous pests for plant resistance research.
Late instar lepidopterous larvae often have limited mobility and perception (Doane and Leonard 1975).
List of hymenopterous and lepidopterous insects collected by the Smithsonian expedition to South America, under Prof.
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