1. a small moth of the family Tineidae, which includes clothes moths and other species whose larvae feed on organic materials
Usage: entomology

1. of or relating to moths of the family Tineidae
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The tineid larvae had damaged several wool sweaters in the closet.
• Researchers studied the tineid species found in the museum’s collection.
• The tineid moth was attracted to the natural fiber clothing.
• Several tineid specimens were preserved for the entomology exhibit.
• The tineid family includes many economically important pest species.
• Tineid moths are typically small and have narrow wings.