Tortricoidea
- Pronunciation
- /tor-trik-oh-EE-dee-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Tortricoidea
Definition
A superfamily of moths in the order Lepidoptera, containing the family Tortricidae.
Etymology
Derived from the genus *Tortrix*, which signifies the twisting or rolling behavior of the larvae.
Example
The Tortricoidea superfamily includes many species of leafroller moths.