Crambid

/ˈkræmbɪd/ noun

Definition

A moth belonging to the family Crambidae, typically small and often attracted to lights at night.

Etymology

From the family name Crambidae, which comes from the genus Crambus; -id suffix indicates belonging to this taxonomic family.

Kelly Says

These moths are cryptically named after the Crambus genus, and their existence reminds us that thousands of species don't have common names—science gives them family surnames instead!

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