Semilooper
- Pronunciation
- /sem-i-LOOPER/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Semilooper
- Plural
- Semiloopeers
Definition
A common name for various species of moths belonging to the family Noctuidae, characterized by their distinctive semi-looped wing patterns and looping motion in caterpillar stage due to the lack of prolegs in the middle segments.
Etymology
From Latin 'semi-', meaning 'half', and 'looper', referring to the looping motion of their caterpillars.
Example
The semilooper moth is known for its striking camouflage patterns.