noun
- a moth of the family Pyralidae, typically small with narrow forewings
Usage: entomology
adjective
- of or relating to moths of the family Pyralidae
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The pyralid was attracted to the porch light.
- Scientists identified several pyralid species in the garden.
- The pyralid moth has distinctive wing patterns.
- Pyralid larvae often feed on stored grains.
- The researcher studied pyralid behavior patterns.
- Many pyralid moths are considered agricultural pests.