Cossinae
Cossinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Cossoidea
- Family: Cossidae
- Subfamily: Cossinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cossinae: //ˈkɔs.ɪ.niː//
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Summary
Cossinae is the nominate subfamily of the Cossidae, commonly known as carpenter or goat moths. They are notable for their wood-boring caterpillars, which can be pests or commercially valuable in some regions.
Economic Impact
The caterpillars of several Cossinae species, such as the carpenterworm (Prionoxystus robiniae) and the goat moth (Cossus cossus), are significant pests. In Chile, the caterpillars of the Chilean moth (Chilecomadia moorei), known as 'butterworms', are collected commercially for fishing bait and terrarium pet food.
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Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Cossidae
- Cossinae
- pests
- commercial species