1. the scientific study of butterflies and moths
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• She pursued a career in lepidopterology after becoming fascinated with butterfly migration patterns.
• The museum's lepidopterology department houses one of the largest insect collections in the country.
• His research in lepidopterology has contributed to our understanding of how climate change affects moth populations.
• Lepidopterology combines elements of biology, ecology, and taxonomy.
• Many amateur naturalists develop an interest in lepidopterology through butterfly gardening.