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lepidoptera
An order of insects with two pairs of scaly wings and spirally coiled haustellate (formed for sucking) mouth structure, which undergoes complete metamorphosis. The larva has a chewing type of mouth parts and is always pestiferous.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Rice science
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