Pyralidae (Noun)
Meaning
Bee moths; corn borers; flour moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pyralidae is a family of moths that includes species commonly known as bee moths, corn borers, and flour moths.
- The pyralidae are distinct due to their enlarged labial palps that form a hood-like structure around the mouth.
- Researchers have found several species within the pyralidae family that are major pests in agricultural environments.
- Some species within the pyralidae family, such as the lesser grain borer, are destructive due to their preference for grains like wheat and barley.
- Due to the vast diversity within the pyralidae family, classification is a continuous and evolving process among entomologists.