Cossinae

Pronunciation
/KO-sin-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cossina
Plural
Cossinae

Definition

A subfamily of moths belonging to the family Cossidae, characterized by their primitive features and often classified closer to Tineidae and Psychidae.

Full guide

Read the full Cossinae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Latin 'cossin-', derived from the genus *Cossus*.

Example

The subfamily Cossinae includes many species of carpenterworm moths.

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