Old World spiny-winged moths
- Pronunciation
- /OHL-d WORLD SPIN-ee-WINGED MO-THZ/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Old World spiny-winged moth
- Plural
- Old World spiny-winged moths
Definition
A group of moths characterized by their prominent spines on their wings.
Etymology
From the geographical distribution 'Old World' and 'spiny-winged' describing their wing spines.
Example
The Old World spiny-winged moths are found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Related Terms
- Spiny wings