Epermeniidae

Pronunciation
/eh-per-men-iid-ee-ay/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Epermeniidae
Plural
Epermeniidae

Definition

A family of small moths characterized by their fringe-tufted wings. They are part of the superfamily Epermenioidea.

Etymology

Named after the genus *Epermenia*, the type genus of the family.

Example

The Epermeniidae family contains over 100 species of moths found worldwide.

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