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.

词汇	microlepidoptera
释义	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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