Kingdom Animalia Superorder Amphiesmenoptera Suborder Glossata Scientific name Incurvarioidea Rank Superfamily | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Infraorder Heteroneura Higher classification Heteroneura | |
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Lower classifications Adelidae, Prodoxidae, Incurvariidae, Heliozela | ||
Incurvarioidea is a superfamily of primitive monotrysian moths in the order Lepidoptera which consists of Leafcutters, yucca moths and relatives. This superfamily is characterised by a piercing, extensible ovipositor used for laying eggs in plants (Davis, 1999). Many species are day-flying with metallic patterns.
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