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The insect order that turned shedding scales into a wardrobe of stained glass.
means The scientific order of insects comprising butterflies and moths, defined by tiny overlapping scales on their wings.
from From Greek lepis (scale) and pteron (wing), coined by Linnaeus in 1735 — literally scale-wings, because their color is dust.
Dusty wingsThe powder on your fingers is shed scales.
Moth majorityMoths vastly outnumber butterflies, roughly nine to one.
No mouthsSome adult moths cannot eat and starve elegantly.