Cossoidea
- Pronunciation
- /KO-soh-ee-DE-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Cossoidea
- Plural
- Cossoidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths that includes notably the carpenter moths and goat moths, characterized by their medium to large size and wood-boring larvae.
Etymology
From Latin 'cossus', meaning 'a type of moth'.
Example
Cossoidea are often considered pests due to their feeding habits on various plants.