Calyptodomous

Definition

A type of blood-feeding moth, belonging to the genus *Calyptra* (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Calpinae).

Etymology

From Greek 'calypto-', meaning 'hidden', and 'domous', meaning 'house'.

Example

The calyptodomous species *Calyptra thalictri* is known to feed on mammalian blood.

Related Terms

• Calyptra
• Blood-feeding
• Moths

Usage Notes

Calyptodomous is an informal term and may not be found in all scientific literature.