Bombycoidea
- Pronunciation
- /bom-bee-ko-i-DE-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Bombycoidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths characterized by their robust body and often large size. They are divided into several families, including Bombycidae, Sphingidae, and Saturniidae.
Etymology
From Greek 'bombax', meaning 'cotton', and 'idea', meaning 'form'.
Example
The Bombycoidea superfamily includes diverse groups like the silkworms (Bombycidae) and the hawk moths (Sphingidae).