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.
Full guide
Read the full Cossoidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Latin 'cossus', meaning 'a type of moth'.
Example
Cossoidea are often considered pests due to their feeding habits on various plants.