Rhyacionia

Pronunciation
/rye-ay-SHO-nee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rhyacionia
Plural
Rhyacionia

Definition

A genus of moths in the family Tortricidae.

Full guide

Read the full Rhyacionia guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'rhyax', meaning 'a stream', referencing larval habits of some species.

Example

Rhyacionia moths are known for their intricate wing patterns.

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