Pterolonchidae
- Pronunciation
- /PTER-o-lon-kee-DEH/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Pterolonchidae
Definition
A family of small moths known as lance-wing moths, characterized by their elongated wings. This family is part of the superfamily Gelechioidea.
Etymology
Named after the Greek words 'pteron' (meaning 'wing') and 'lonche' (meaning 'lance'), reflecting the shape of their wings.
Example
The Pterolonchidae family includes around 11 species of lance-wing moths.