Pyralis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Pyralidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Moths of the genus Pyralis are part of the snout moth family, commonly known as the grass moths or nearctic pyralids.
- The type genus of the family Pyralidae is Pyralis, which consists of several species found in various parts of the world.
- The larvae of Pyralis manihotalis feed on the sap of plants, including crops like sugarcane and cassava.
- Pyralis farinalis is another species within this genus, known to infest stored grains and cause significant economic losses.
- Pyralis manihotalis, a species within the genus, exhibits a wide range of variations in its adult stage.