lepidopter

lepidopter — noun

1. any insect that belongs to the order Lepidoptera, a large scientific group that

1.名詞C2
釋義

any insect that belongs to the order Lepidoptera, a large scientific group that includes all butterflies and moths

例句

The museum guide showed Jiwoo a lepidopter with bright orange wings.

describing a lepidopter by its wing colour

Professor Tendai has collected over 200 species of lepidopter in his career.

同義詞
  • lepidopteran

    a more common scientific term with the same meaning; 'lepidopteran' is preferred in academic writing

用法筆記

This is a technical term used mainly in biology and entomology. In everyday English, people use 'butterfly' or 'moth' for specific types. The more common scientific variant is 'lepidopteran'.

常見錯誤

❌I saw a lepidopter in my kitchen last night.
✅I saw a moth in my kitchen last night.
💡In everyday situations, use the specific name (butterfly or moth), not the scientific term.