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lepidopterous insect vs moth

moth vs lepidopterous insect

lepidopterous insect and moth both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lepidopterous insect Yes No No No
moth Yes No No No
As nouns, moth is a hyponym of lepidopterous insect; that is, moth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lepidopterous insect:
  • lepidopterous insect: insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
  • moth: typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
Other hyponyms of lepidopterous insect include butterfly.
lepidopterous insect (noun) moth (noun)
insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
Difference between lepidopterous insect and moth

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