A member of the family Eucosmidae, a large group of small moths, many of which are agricultural pests whose larvae feed on fruits, buds, and other plant parts.
From Eucosmidae + '-id' (member of a group), a taxonomic suffix. The family was established in the 19th century as entomologists organized the vast diversity of Lepidoptera.
Eucosmid moths include the codling moth, one of the most economically damaging crop pests in the world—it's incredible how a single tiny moth species can cost farmers billions of dollars in lost apples and pears globally, making pest control a constant agricultural battle.
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