Hedylidae
- Pronunciation
- /HE-di-li-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Hedylid
- Plural
- Hedylids
Definition
A family of moths known as 'butterfly-moths', often characterized by their diurnal behavior and association with forests rather than aquatic habitats.
Etymology
From Greek 'hedy', meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'.
Example
Hedylid moths exhibit unique features that distinguish them from other moth families.