Calipharixenidae
- Pronunciation
- /kal-i-far-IX-en-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Calipharixenidae
- Plural
- Calipharixenidae
Definition
A family of insects belonging to the order Neuropterida.
Etymology
From Latin 'calix', meaning 'cup' and Greek 'pharos', meaning 'light'.
Example
The Calipharixenidae are a small family of neuropteran insects, with only a handful of species known.