Lepidoptera

An order of insects that includes moths and butterflies.

Articles with this tag: 4 Updated: August 23, 2026

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Butterfly: biology, life cycle, evolution, and human interactions

Butterfly: biology, life cycle, evolution, and human interactions Butterfly An accessible overview of butterflies: their classification, anatomy, life cycle, evolution with flowering plants, roles as pollinators, and human interest and conservation.

Caterpillar — the larval stage of butterflies and moths Caterpillar Caterpillars are the soft-bodied larval stage of butterflies and moths. This article explains their appearance, life cycle, diet, defenses, ecological role and interactions with pe…

Cocoon (insect pupal case) Cocoon A cocoon is a protective casing spun by many moth caterpillars and other larvae, often made of silk; used for pupation and, in some species, harvested for textile production.

Moth: biology, diversity, behavior and relationships with humans

Moth: biology, diversity, behavior and relationships with humans Moth Moths are diverse insects of the order Lepidoptera, closely related to butterflies. This article covers their characteristics, life cycle, diversity, ecological roles, human uses a…