Sesiidae

plural noun

Se·​si·​idae

sə̇ˈsīəˌdē

: a family of small, brightly colored moths that resemble wasps and bees and include forms lacking scales on part of their wing see clearwing

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Sesia (synonym of Aegeria) (from Greek sēs moth + New Latin -ia) + -idae

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