Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of moths: "Genus Cerapteryx" is the scientific name for a genus of moths within the family Noctuidae. This genus is most notably represented by a single, well-known species.

Usage Notes

• "Genus Cerapteryx" is a formal, scientific term used in the field of entomology (the study of insects) and taxonomy (the science of classification). It is always capitalized.
• In common language, the most famous member of this genus is typically referred to by its common name, not by the genus name alone.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The specimen was identified as belonging to Genus Cerapteryx based on wing venation patterns.
  • In the taxonomic hierarchy, Genus Cerapteryx falls under the family Noctuidae.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in academic, scientific, or specialized naturalist writing. It would be unusual to encounter it in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Cerapteryx (noun): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical writing after the full name has been introduced. (e.g., )
• Antler moth (noun): The common name for the most prominent species within this genus, . This is the term used in non-scientific contexts.

Synonyms

• Antler moth genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym that refers to the same taxonomic group.

Noun

1. antler moths