Douglas moths
- Pronunciation
- /DOO-glas moths/
- Category
- Error
- Singular
- Douglas moth
- Plural
- Douglas moths
Definition
Imagined or incorrectly attributed; there is no recognized family of moths commonly known as Douglas moths.
Etymology
Imagined or incorrectly attributed; there is no known connection to British lepidopterist and hemipterist John W. Douglas (1814-1905) regarding such a family.
Example
There are various families of moths in the order Lepidoptera, but none known as Douglas moths.
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Usage Notes
This term appears to be mistaken or fabricated; verify original source.