Alucitidae
- Pronunciation
- /al-oo-SIT-ee-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Alucitid
- Plural
- Alucitids
Definition
A family of moths known as the 'many-plumed' moths, characterized by their distinctive wings that are divided into multiple feather-like plumes.
Etymology
From Latin *Alucita*, an ancient word for a small moth, and *idae*, denoting a family.
Example
The Alucitidae are often found near flowering plants where they feed on nectar.