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A specialist in these specific insects is called a Lepidopterist. This applies to a person who studies Butterflies and Moths only. an entomologist is a biologist specializing in Insect Life in general. it is advisable pest-control agents have some training in at least recognitional aspects of entomology. By the way all lepidoptera- that is butterflies and moths are Harmless to man- though moths may damage clothes improperly stored- use Naptha moth balls or flakes to prevent this hazard.
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∙ 13y agoLepidopterists study moths and butterflies, an entomologist studies insects.
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What does a lepidoterist study?
I think you mean lepidopterist not lepidoteristA lepidopterist is a person who catches and collects, studies, or simply observes butterflys or moths skipper butterflys, and moth -butterflys
What is a butterfly scientist?
A lepidopterist is a person who specialises in the study of Lepidoptera, members of an order encompassing moths and the three superfamilies of butterflies, skipper butterflies, and moth-butterflies. The term also includes hobbyists who are not formal scholars, and, who catch, collect, study, or simply observe lepidopterans.taken straight from wikipedia
What is another word for the study of butterflies?
Lepidoptery or lepidopterology is the branch of entomology that deals with the study of lepidopterans (butterflies and moths).
Do moth and butterflies date?
yes.yes they do
What is a collector of butterflies and moths called?
A lepidopterist (expert or collector of butterflies/moths).
What flys faster a moth or a butterfly?
butterflies
What group of athropods does the silkworm moth belong to?
Insects - Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).
Who studies butterflies and moths'?
lepidopterist study butterflies and moths
What is bigger butterfly or moth?
Usually butterflies, but there are pretty big moths out there.
What does a Lipidopterist study?
Perhaps you mean 'lepidopterist,' which is a person who studies butterflies.
What is the branch of science who studies butterfly and moths?
Moths and butterflies both fall under the genus of Lepidoptera. The study of butterflies and moths is known as lepidoptery. This is a branch of biology and the people specializing in this study are known as lepidopterists.
What do you call to a scientist who study butterflies and moths?
A person who collects or studies moths or butterflies is referred to as a lepidopterist.
