Aluconinae

/ˌæluːkəˈnaɪni/ noun

Definition

A subfamily classification of moths, a subdivision within the larger Aluconidae family.

Etymology

Scientific Latin subfamily suffix -inae combined with Aluco; follows Linnaean taxonomic hierarchy to organize insects at a more specific level than family.

Kelly Says

The subfixes -idae, -inae, -ini form a nested Russian-doll system of life organization—scientist can pinpoint exactly where an insect fits in nature's hierarchy using just the name.

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