Meaning Of The Word Pyralid

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Pyralid Meaning

Pyralid Definition
Pyralid Definition

What's The Definition Of Pyralid?

pyralid in American English
any of a large family (Pyralidae) of small moths with narrow, triangular forewings, broader hind wings, and long legs
adjective: belonging or pertaining to the family Pyralidae
noun: any of numerous slender-bodied moths of the family Pyralidae, having elongated triangular forewings, and in the larval phase including many crop pests

pyralid in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the family Pyralidae
noun: any moth of the mostly tropical family Pyralidae, typically having narrow forewings and broad fringed hind wings: includes the bee moths and the corn borer

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