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Eudaminae Entomology: Lepidopteran Lexicon Challenge
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  • 1. The scientific study encompassing butterflies and moths, critical for Eudaminae research
  • 4. Historical genus name sometimes confused with Eudaminae taxa
  • 6. Biological phenomenon sometimes seen in Eudaminae with distinct male and female forms
  • 7. Segment bearing the hindwings, often prominent in fast-flying Eudaminae species
  • 11. Subfamily of Hesperiidae known for hooked antennae and swift flight
  • 12. Elongated mouthpart used by Eudaminae for nectar extraction
  • 13. Adaptive resemblance strategy occasionally employed by Eudaminae for survival
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  • 2. Camouflage strategy used by some Eudaminae to evade predators
  • 3. Study of evolutionary relationships, integral to understanding Eudaminae lineage
  • 5. Genus distinguished by robust thoracic scales in neotropical Eudaminae
  • 8. Family containing Eudaminae, often recognized by hooked clubbed antennae
  • 9. Characteristic pattern of veins used to differentiate butterfly subfamilies like Eudaminae
  • 10. Biogeographic realm housing the majority of Eudaminae diversity
  • 14. Pertaining to reproductive structures commonly dissected for Eudaminae species identification
  • 15. Discipline involving classification; essential for resolving Eudaminae phylogeny
  • 16. Common name for members of the butterfly family characterized by rapid, skipping flight

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