phymatid

/ˈfaɪmətɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of moth, especially those in the family Erebidae, characterized by having a flat, furry body

“The entomologist spent years studying the various species of phymatid moths found in the tropical region.”

Synonyms

  • insect
  • moth

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal