Tropical carpenterworm moths
- Pronunciation
- /tro-pi-kal kar-pen-ter-worm moths/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tropical carpenterworm moth
- Plural
- Tropical carpenterworm moths
Definition
Moths belonging to the family Cossidae, found in tropical regions, known for their wood-boring larvae.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'tropicalis' meaning 'belonging to the tropics', and 'carpenter' referring to their habit of boring into wood.
Example
Tropical carpenterworm moths are often found in tropical forests where their larvae bore into trees.