An order of insects comprising the butterflies and moths, found mainly in tropical regions.
Adults possess two pairs of membranous wings, often brightly coloured and usually coupled together.
The wings, body, and legs are covered with minute scales. Adult mouthparts are generally modified to form a long proboscis for sucking nectar, fruit juices, etc. They chew leaves and stems, sometimes causing considerable damage to crop plants. A Dictionary of Science, Oxford University Press 3. moths A Dictionary of Science, Oxford University Press 4. All rights reserved.