Uranioidea

Pronunciation
/yoo-RAY-nee-oh-ee-da/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Uranioidea

Definition

A superfamily of moths in the order Lepidoptera. Uranioidea traditionally included the family Uraniidae, but recent classifications may vary and could include other closely related families.

Etymology

Example

The Uranioidea superfamily includes the swallowtail moth family Uraniidae.

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