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Definition of cerapteryx

cerapteryx

/səˈræptərɪks/
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Plural:cerapteryces
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cerapteryx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, notably including the antler moth (Cerapteryx graminis), whose larvae typically feed on grasses and can sometimes become agricultural pests in pastures.

Example

"Entomologists conducted a seasonal population survey of Cerapteryx in the upland pastures to monitor potential outbreaks of the antler moth."

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• Rhymes for cerapteryx

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'keras' (horn) and 'pteryx' (wing), referring to the characteristic shape or markings on the wings of these moths.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cerapteryx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cerapteryx
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