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.
Etymology
Example
The Hepialoidea are considered primitive moths, retaining features like a jugum for wing coupling.
Related Terms
- Ghost moths
- Wing coupling