Yponomeutidae

plural noun

Ypon·​o·​meu·​ti·​dae

-ütəˌdē

: a family of tineoid moths including ermine moths and various brightly colored moths some of which have larvae that are injurious to fruits

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Yponomeuta type genus + -idae

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