Ceramidia

Ceramidia is a taxonomic name that has appeared in biology to designate more than one group of organisms at different times. Because taxonomic classifications have evolved, the precise meaning of Ceramidia varies by source and era.

In zoological literature, Ceramidia has been used as the name of a genus of moths, but some taxonomic revisions treat it as a synonym of a different genus, leading to changes in which species are placed in Ceramidia.

The current status in major checklists is uncertain and depends on the authority consulted; researchers may encounter Ceramidia as a historic name that is no longer in active use for a given group.

In botany, there are rare or historical uses of the name that are not part of standard modern nomenclature, and in contemporary floras Ceramidia is not a recognized genus.

The name’s etymology is not well documented in accessible sources, and it may derive from classical roots used in early taxonomic naming.

Because Ceramidia appears in limited and scattered literature, it serves as an example of how genus names can be reinterpreted, synonymized, or abandoned as taxonomic understanding advances. For precise usage, scholars should consult up-to-date databases and the original taxonomic literature.