What is "zygenid"

Zygenid \Zyg"e*nid\, n. [Cf. Gr. ?, probably the hammer-headed shark.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zyg[ae]nid[ae], most of which are bright colored. The wood nymph and the vine forester are examples. Also used adjectively.

a. Of or pertaining to moths in the family Zygaenidae. n. (context zoology English) Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygaenidae, most of which are bright colored.