Tischerioidea
- Pronunciation
- /tis-ser-ee-oh-IDE-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tischerioid
- Plural
- Tischerioidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths consisting of a single family, Tischeriidae.
Etymology
Named after the type genus, *Tischeria*.
Example
The Tischerioidea are characterized by their reduced wing venation and short, scaled haustellum.