LEPIDOPTERA - NOCTUIDAE, SPHINGIDAE, PYRALIDAE, GELECHIIDAE, ARCTIIDAE
LEPIDOPTERA
Synonym
: Glossata
Etymology
: Lepido - scale; ptera - wings.
Common names
: Moths, Butterflies, Skippers
Characters
Body, wings, appendages, are densely clothed with overlapping scales, which give colour,
rigidity and strength. They insulate the body and smoothen air flow over the body.
Mouthparts in adults are of
siphoning
type. Mandibles are absent. The galeae of maxillae
are greatly elongated and are held together by interlocking hooks and spines. The
suctorial proboscis is coiled up like a watch spring and kept beneath the head when not in
use.
Wings are membranous and are covered with overlapping pigmented scales. Forewings
are larger than hind wings. Cross veins are few. Wings are coupled by either
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