Acanthopteroctetidae
- Pronunciation
- /ak-AN-tho-pter-ok-TEE-tih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Acanthopteroctetidae
- Plural
- Acanthopteroctetidae
Definition
A family of primitive moths known for their small size and distinctive wing venation.
Etymology
Greek 'acanth-', meaning 'spine', and 'pter-', meaning 'wing', combined with the family suffix '-idae'.
Example
Members of the Acanthopteroctetidae are considered primitive moths with unique venation patterns.