Schreckensteiniidae
- Pronunciation
- /shrek-en-STEY-nee-i-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Schreckensteiniidae
Definition
A of small in the order , sole member of the superfamily Schreckensteinioidea, characterized by conspicuous stout spines on the hind tibiae and that give the "." The family was established by Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher in 1929; its phylogenetic placement within the apoditrysian grade remains unresolved. Larvae are leaf skeletonizers, with some used in .
Full guide
Read the full Schreckensteiniidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Named after German entomologist Friedrich Schreckenstein; suffix -idae.
Example
The blackberry skeletonizer, Schreckensteinia festaliella, native to Europe and introduced to Hawaii for of Rubus weeds, is the best-known representative of Schreckensteiniidae.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Schreckensteinioidea
- Lepidoptera
- Apoditrysia
- skeletonizer
- Biological control
- Corsocasis
Usage Notes
A monobasic ; all are placed in a single superfamily. The distinctive hindleg armature is a field diagnostic but requires magnification. Do not confuse with similarly small gelechioid or tineoid families lacking tibial spines.