Bristle-legged moths
- Pronunciation
- /BRIS-təl-legd mawthz/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Bristle-legged moth
- Plural
- Bristle-legged moths
Definition
A common name sometimes used for moths with bristly legs, but it's not specific to one family such as Nematopogonidae. Nematopogonidae are actually known as 'long-horned moths', characterized by long antennae.
Etymology
From the English 'bristle' and 'legged', referring to the prominent setae on their legs.
Example
Bristle-legged moths have adaptive features that serve various ecological roles.