10
Apr
2009
Butterflies
Submitted by walwyn
An arbitary division in the order Lepidoptera, which everyone can recognize but few can categorize. The other division being the Moths.
Lepidoptera
10
Apr
2009
Lepidoptera
Submitted by walwyn
An order of insects that consists of the Moths and Butterflies.
1
Nov
2025
Macro Moths (Macrolepidoptera)
Submitted by walwyn
Macrolepidoptera is a traditional, informal grouping that encompasses the larger and more conspicuous moths within the order Lepidoptera. Though not a single, strictly defined taxonomic category, the macrolepidoptera share several recognizable traits: relatively large body size, broad wings, and often vivid or distinctive patterns that make them easier to observe and identify than smaller moths.
1
Nov
2025
Micro Moths - Microlepidoptera
Submitted by walwyn
Microlepidoptera, or micro moths, represent the smaller and often more intricate members of the order Lepidoptera. Like the macrolepidoptera, the term is informal and does not correspond to a single evolutionary lineage, but it remains a useful distinction for practical identification and study. Micro moths are generally characterized by their small size, many species having wingspans of less than 10 millimeters, and by their remarkable diversity in form, behavior, and ecology.
