Pterophoroidea
- Pronunciation
- /TER-oh-foh-ROY-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Pterophoroidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths characterized by their distinctive plume-like wings.
Etymology
From Greek 'pteron', meaning 'wing', and 'phorein', meaning 'to carry'.
Example
The Pterophoroidea are a diverse group of moths with over 1,300 known species.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Pterophoroidea is a superfamily that includes the family Pterophoridae.