False Ermine Moths
Praydidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea
- Family: Praydidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Praydidae: /ˈpraɪdɪˌdiː/
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Summary
Praydidae is a family of false ermine moths in the superfamily Yponomeutoidea, recognized as a full family due to recent phylogenetic analyses.
Evolution
Prays has been placed in the Yponomeutidae in the past, but recent analyses consider Praydidae to be a distinct family. A 2013 molecular analysis elevated it from a subfamily (Praydinae) to family status.
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Tags
- Praydidae
- false ermine moths
- Lepidoptera