pyralidae

/ˌpaɪrəˈlaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of moths, often known as grass moths or snout moths, that are usually small and have a narrow, pointed snout.

“The pyralid moths in the garden were a nuisance to the farmers.”

Synonyms

  • grass moths
  • snout moths

Antonyms

  • butterflies