Exoporia

Definition

A group of insects that are characterized by their wing venation pattern, specifically within the insect order Lepidoptera, including the superfamilies Mnesarchaeoidea and Hepialoidea.

Etymology

From Greek 'exo-', meaning 'outside', and 'poria', meaning 'pore'.

Example

Exoporia includes insects within the Lepidoptera order, such as primitive moths with a unique wing venation pattern.

Related Terms

• Wing venation
• Lepidoptera
• Moths

Usage Notes

Exoporia is an infraorder within the order Lepidoptera and is used to describe moths with a specific wing venation pattern. It is a formal taxonomic group.