Pyraloidea
- Pronunciation
- /PYE-ral-oh-ee-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Pyraloidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths comprising about 17,312 species worldwide. It includes two families: Crambidae and Pyralidae.
Full guide
Read the full Pyraloidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Example
The Pyraloidea superfamily includes many economically important species, such as the rice moth.