Epipyropidae
- Pronunciation
- /eh-pih-PYROP-ih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Epipyropidae
Definition
A family of moths (order Lepidoptera) commonly known as planthopper parasite moths.
Etymology
From Greek 'epi' meaning upon, 'pyros' meaning fire, and 'oides' meaning resembling; likely referring to their parasitic nature.
Example
The larvae of the Epipyropidae family parasitize planthoppers, latching onto their hosts and feeding on their body fluids.