Gondwanaland moths

Definition

A group of primitive moths (family Palaephatidae) found in areas that were once part of the supercontinent Gondwana.

Etymology

Named after the supercontinent Gondwana, where these moths are primarily found.

Example

The Palaephatidae, or Gondwanaland moths, are considered a primitive group of moths with a distribution concentrated in areas like Chile and Argentina.

Related Terms

• Palaephatidae
• Gondwana