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moth Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A chiefly nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, closely related to butterflies but typically distinguished by a stouter body, duller coloring, and wings that fold flat when resting.
Usage Example
"A large brown heteroceran fluttered around the porch light before landing gently on the screen door."
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heteroceran
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lepidopteran
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