Moth

(21), n. [A-S. modhdhe, mogdhe, mohdhe, D. mot, Ger. motte, Sw. mått, mott.]

1. (Entom.) A lepidopterous insect, having antennæ that taper regularly to a point, chiefly of nocturnal habits. The clothes' moth is of several species of the genus Tinea. This breeds in yarn and garments, and often does injury by eating the substance and destroying the texture.
2. That which gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any thing.

Feather-winged Moth (Pterophorus).