Carthaeidae

Pronunciation
/kar-THAY-ee-EE-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Carthaeidae
Plural
Carthaeidae

Definition

A family of moths belonging to the order Lepidoptera, characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and nocturnal habits.

Etymology

Named after the type genus Carthaea.

Example

The Australian silkworm moth (Carthaea saturnioides) is a common example of this family.

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