microlepidoptera
plural noun
mi·cro·lep·i·dop·tera
ˌmī-krō-ˌle-pə-ˈdäp-tə-rə 
: lepidopterous insects (such as tortricids) that belong to families of minute or medium-sized moths
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The study also says a group of German amateurs and professionals began studying microlepidoptera, tiny moths and butterflies, in recent years, renewing interest in the subject.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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Rhiannon Saegert, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Microlepidoptera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microlepidoptera. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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