Tineoid Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Small dull-colored moth with chewing mouthparts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tineoid moth was a common sight in the garden, flitting about the flowers in search of nectar.
- This species of tineoid moth was known for its distinctive larvae, which fed on the leaves of deciduous trees.
- Tineoid moths were often overlooked by collectors due to their small size and dull coloring.
- Close examination of the moth's mouthparts revealed the characteristic chewing tines that gave the tineoid moth its name.
- In the wild, tineoid moths played a crucial role in pollination, transferring pollen between plants as they fed on nectar.