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.

Etymology

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

Example

The Douglasiidae family contains only 28 known species.

Related Terms