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Alsophila

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A group of moths whose females have much smaller wings and cannot fly

noun

Specialized

: Alsophila

In Alsophila, females have much smaller wings compared to the males, making them flightless.

Examples

The Alsophila moths are often found in tropical rainforests.
The larvae of Alsophila feed on a variety of plants during the spring.
Entomologists studied the sexual dimorphism found in Alsophila species.
Many species of Alsophila exhibit striking color patterns.
Entomologists studied the sexual dimorphism found in Alsophila species.
In Alsophila, females have much smaller wings compared to the males, making them flightless.
The larvae of Alsophila feed on a variety of plants during the spring.

Surface Forms

Alsophila singular

Alsophilas plural

Etymology

Alsophila comes from Greek parts alsos 'grove' and phila 'loving', so it means 'grove-loving'. A helpful way to remember this moth genus is to picture these insects living in wooded places, with the females often having much smaller wings and staying near the trees rather than flying far.