Arrhenophanidae
- Pronunciation
- /ar-EN-oh-fan-i-DEY/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Arrhenophanid
- Plural
- Arrhenophanidae
Definition
A family of small to medium-sized, mostly nocturnal moths belonging to the superfamily Copromorphoidea. They are characterized by their unique wing patterns and structures.
Etymology
Named after the Greek 'arrhen' (male) and 'phaneros' (visible), possibly referring to male moth antennae which are often conspicuous.
Example
The Arrhenophanidae are often found in tropical forests, where their larvae feed on leaf litter and fungi.