Etymology
The term "Lepidoptera" is derived from two Greek words:
Meaning and Origin
Lepidoptera is the scientific order that includes insects with wings covered in tiny, scale-like structures. These scales give the wings their characteristic shimmering and colorful appearance.
The scales are composed of chitin, the same material that makes up the exoskeleton of insects. Each scale is a flattened, modified hair that contains pigments that determine the wing's color and pattern.
The order Lepidoptera is divided into two suborders:
Lepidoptera is one of the most diverse orders of insects, with over 150,000 known species. It includes iconic species such as the monarch butterfly, the luna moth, and the silkworm.
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