philohela

/ˌfɪləˈhiːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A moth that feeds on fungi, especially the species Eriocrania spumellata.

“The rare philohela moth was spotted in the forest after heavy rainfall.”

Synonyms

  • fungal moth
  • fungivorous moth

Antonyms

  • entomophagous moth
  • pest moth