Bucculatricidae

Pronunciation
/buk-yuh-lat-ri-SEE-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Bucculatricid
Plural
Bucculatricids

Definition

A family of small moths within the superfamily Gelechioidea, known for their leaf-mining habits.

Etymology

From Latin 'buccula', meaning 'small pouch' or 'fold', and '-idae', a suffix indicating family.

Example

The Bucculatricidae are known for their intricate leaf mines, which can be found on various host plants.

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