The correct ending for a superfamily name is -oidea. The ending -acea is no
longer acceptable (see Article 29.2).
The fact that a genus-group name has an -oidea termination does not
invalidate it. However, the Code does not address homonomy between
family-group names and genus-group names.
I would suggest that an inquiry be directed to the Secretariat. Lots of
luck getting a response.
dick p.
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