thysanoura

[ˌθaɪsəˈnʊərə]

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, wingless moths in the family Hepialidae.

“The species of thysanoura found in the region are mostly nocturnal and feed on the leaves of trees.”

Synonyms

  • insect
  • moth

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate