Gelechiid

/ɡəˈlɛkiːɪd/ noun

Definition

Any moth belonging to the family Gelechiidae, a large family of small moths known for their narrow wings.

Etymology

From the family name 'Gelechiidae' + '-id' suffix (common in biological taxonomy to denote family members).

Kelly Says

Gelechiid moths are incredibly diverse—there are over 4,600 species, yet they're so small and secretive that scientists probably haven't even discovered all of them yet, hiding in the gaps between leaves and in grain stores worldwide.

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