micromoth en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + moth.
Meanings
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A member of the microlepidoptera, an unranked (and not monophyletic) grouping of moth families, generally with wingspans of under 20 millimetres; a small moth.
Almost 30 new species of this large family of “micro-moths” have been recorded over the last 30 years – either flying in themselves or being transported via the horticultural trade.
2018 June 14, Patrick Barkham, The Guardian:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| micromoths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| micro-moth | alternative | lexicographic |