lepidopterous

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We are told that as a commercial product spider-silk has been found to be equal if not superior to the best silk spun by the Lepidopterous larv�, with whom, of course, you are familiar.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 11, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

This species is beautifully figured in Abbott and Smith's Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia.

From Darwinism (1889) by Wallace, Alfred Russel

I have named this insect to commemorate the exertions of Mr. Abbott, well known as having furnished the materials for that beautiful work the Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, edited by Sir James Edward Smith.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

Protocosta: the thickened costal margin of Lepidopterous wings.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Natural History of Lepidopterous Insects of New South Wales, collected, engraved, and faithfully painted after nature by J.W.L. etc.

From Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 2 by Grey, George