Arctiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Tiger moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The arctiidae family, commonly referred to as the tiger moths, consists of approximately 11,000 known species worldwide.
- Tiger moths of the arctiidae family often display striking appearances with vibrant patterns and colors.
- Members of the arctiidae family, also known as woolly bears, typically have hairy bodies as caterpillars.
- Several arctiidae species exhibit unique defense mechanisms, including chemicals that make them unpalatable to predators.
- Some species within the arctiidae family, popularly known as tiger moths, undergo intricate life cycles with distinct characteristics in their larval stages.