Scientific name Acrolepiidae Rank Family | ||
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Lower classifications Leek moth, Acrolepiopsis betulella | ||
The Acrolepiidae are a family of moths known as false diamondback moths. In modern classifications, it is often treated as a subfamily (Acrolepiinae) of the Glyphipterigidae family.
Caterpillars are typically 10 to 12 mm in length and spotted. Adults have a wingspan between 16 and 18 mm and are generally nocturnal.
Species
Some representative species are:
References
Acrolepiidae Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA