Genus Pyralis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Pyralidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pyralis is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the snout moths or grass moths.
- The genus Pyralis is considered the type genus of the entire family Pyralidae and includes about 30 described species.
- Moisture availability significantly affects the population dynamics of the Painted Meal Moth, which is part of the genus Pyralis and found worldwide.
- Due to its significant impact on the food supply, Pyralis farinalis, a member of the genus Pyralis, was one of the first insect pests to be controlled by biological means.
- Several species within the genus Pyralis, such as Pyralis manihotalis, can cause substantial damage to agricultural crops, making them notable pests in certain regions.