Lepidopterology

A Lepidoptera specimen drawer in a museum collection in Poland
Another Lepidoptera specimen drawer in a museum collection in Poland

Lepidopterology (from Ancient Greek λεπίδος (lepídos) 'scale', πτερόν (pterón) 'wing', and -λογία (-logia)[1]) is a branch of entomology concerning the scientific study of moths and the two superfamilies of butterflies. Someone who studies in this field is a lepidopterist or, archaically, an aurelian.

  1. ^ Harper, Douglas. "lepidoptera". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 8 February 2011.