Incurvarioidea
- Pronunciation
- /in-kur-var-ee-oh-ee-duh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Incurvarioid
- Plural
- Incurvarioidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Members of this group are known for their distinctively shaped wings and larval habits, which often involve mining leaves or creating cases from plant material.
Etymology
From Latin *incurvare*, meaning 'to bend or curve', likely referring to the characteristic wing shapes.
Example
The Incurvarioidea superfamily includes many species of leaf-mining and case-making moths.