Eye-cap moths

Pronunciation
/EYE-kap MO-ths/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Eye-cap moth
Plural
Eye-cap moths

Definition

Minute moths belonging to the family Opostegidae, known for their large eye-caps on the antennal bases.

Etymology

From the prominent 'eye-caps' (large eye scales) found on the antennae of adult moths.

Example

Eye-cap moths are small, ranging from 3 to 16 millimeters in wingspan.

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