megalopyge

/ˌmɛɡələˈpɪdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of moths in the family Megalopygidae, commonly known as the ‘roach moths’ or ‘broad-winged moths’.

“The megalopyge moth’s distinctive broad wings make it a recognizable insect in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • broad-winged moth
  • roach moth