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pyralid vs moth

moth vs pyralid

pyralid and moth both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pyralid Yes No No No
moth Yes No No No
As nouns, moth is a hypernym of pyralid; that is, moth is a word with a broader meaning than pyralid:
  • pyralid: usually tropical slender-bodied long-legged moth whose larvae are crop pests
  • moth: typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
pyralid (noun) moth (noun)
usually tropical slender-bodied long-legged moth whose larvae are crop pests typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
Difference between pyralid and moth

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