"microlepidoptera" meaning in All languages combined

See microlepidoptera on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From micro- + lepidoptera. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|lepidoptera}} micro- + lepidoptera Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} microlepidoptera pl (plural only)
  1. Relatively small butterflies and moths; micromoths. Tags: plural, plural-only Derived forms: microlepidopteran, microlepidopterous
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