Hepialoidea

Pronunciation
/HEH-pee-al-oy-dee-ah/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hepialoid
Plural
Hepialoidea

Definition

A superfamily of moths characterized by their primitive features and often referred to as ghost moths.

Full guide

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Etymology

Example

The Hepialoidea are considered primitive moths, retaining features like a jugum for wing coupling.

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