Silkworm, Sphinx, and Royal Moths
Bombycoidea
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Bombycoidea
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bombycoidea: /bɔmˌbɪkoʊˈɪdiə/
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Summary
Bombycoidea is a superfamily of moths that includes silk moths, giant silk moths, sphinx moths, and saturniids, and is known for having some of the largest moth species in the world.
Physical Characteristics
Bombycoid larvae often exhibit horns. In the adult stage, they are typically large and include the largest moths in the world.
Identification Tips
Look for large size and distinctive horned larvae characteristic of many Bombycoidea species.
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Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Bombycoidea
- Moths
- Silkworms
- Sphinx Moths
- Royal Moths