Bristle-legged Moths
Schreckensteinioidea
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Schreckensteinioidea
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schreckensteinioidea: //ʃrɛkənʃtaɪniˈoɪdiə//
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Summary
Schreckensteinioidea is a superfamily in Lepidoptera containing the family Schreckensteiniidae, known as bristle-legged moths. The superfamily was described in 1929 and includes the common blackberry skeletoniser species and others found in Southeast Asia.
Physical Characteristics
Stout spines on the hindlegs, characteristic of bristle-legged moths.
Identification Tips
Look for the stout spines on the hindlegs, which distinguish them from other moths.
Distribution
Common across Europe and parts of Southeast Asia.
Evolution
The relationships of the family within the group apoditrysia are currently uncertain.
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Bristle-legged Moths
- Schreckensteiniidae
- Microlepidoptera