Andesia
- Pronunciation
- /an-DAY-zee-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Andesia
- Plural
- Andesia
Definition
A genus of moths in the family Cossidae, characterized by their unique female genital morphology.
Etymology
From the Andes Mountains region where they were first discovered.
Example
The Andesia genus includes several species of moths found in South American forests.