Douglasiidae

Pronunciation
/dou-GLAH-see-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Douglasiidae
Plural
Douglasiidae

Definition

A family of small moths (order Lepidoptera) commonly known as douglas moths.

Full guide

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

Etymology

Named after the British entomologist John W. Douglas (1814-1905).

Example

The Douglasiidae family contains only 28 known species.

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