Family Pyralidae (Noun)
Meaning
Bee moths; corn borers; flour moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Pyralidae, commonly known as grass moths or snout moths, comprises over 6,000 species including bee moths, corn borers, and flour moths.
- Corn borers, a type of family Pyralidae, are known to cause significant damage to corn crops worldwide.
- Some species of family Pyralidae, such as the Mediterranean flour moth, are considered pests due to their destructive behavior towards stored grains.
- Bee moths, a subgroup of family Pyralidae, often resemble small bees in appearance but lack the distinctive bee stinger.
- Family Pyralidae is a diverse group of moths, including the Indianmeal moth, a common pest found in stored food products.