Choreutidae
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Anthophila alpinella
Anthophila alpinella is a moth in the family Choreutidae. It ranges across western North America from the northeastern United States and southern Canada to British Columbia, the Rocky Mountains, and along the Pacific Coast to California. The species is recognized by cream forewings with heavy brown dusting. Larvae feed on Urtica species, including stinging nettle, and construct webs at leaf tips.
Brenthia
Peacock Moths
Brenthia is a genus of small moths in the family Choreutidae, commonly known as peacock moths. The genus is notable for its caterpillars' remarkable defense strategy: they construct escape holes in leaves and use silken pillars to drop to safety when threatened. Some species exhibit striking wing patterns that mimic jumping spiders, a form of predator mimicry. Brenthia species are associated with specific host plants, with larvae feeding on various plant families including Boraginaceae and Malvaceae.
Brenthia pavonacella
peacock brenthia moth
A small metalmark moth in the family Choreutidae, measuring approximately 9 mm in wingspan. The species exhibits at least two generations annually in Illinois, with larval activity documented from early July to early September. Known for its distinctive wing patterns that have been proposed to function in predator mimicry, deterring jumping spider attacks.
Caloreas
Caloreas is a genus of small moths in the family Choreutidae, established by Heppner in 1977. The genus contains approximately 18 described species distributed primarily in North America. Species were originally described under various other genera before being consolidated into Caloreas. The genus belongs to the subfamily Choreutinae, a group commonly known as metalmark moths due to their distinctive wing patterns.
Choreutis diana
Diana's choreutis moth, Inverness Twitcher
Choreutis diana is a small moth in the family Choreutidae with a wingspan of 14–18 mm. It occurs across northern North America and most of Europe, though in Britain it is restricted to a single known site in Scotland. The species exhibits distinct seasonal activity patterns that differ between regions, and its larvae are specialized leafrollers on several woody host plants.
Neocaloreas leucobasis
Neocaloreas leucobasis is a species of metalmark moth in the family Choreutidae. The genus Neocaloreas was established to accommodate species formerly placed in the related genus Caloreas, reflecting revised understanding of relationships within this group of small, often colorful moths. Choreutidae moths are characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and diurnal or crepuscular habits. This species is known from limited collection records and iNaturalist observations, primarily from western North America.
Tebenna
Tebenna is a genus of small moths in the family Choreutidae, established by Billberg in 1820. These moths belong to the metalmark moth family, characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and diurnal or crepuscular activity. The genus has been documented across northern Europe and North America, with over 4,600 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Tebenna gemmalis
Jeweled Tebenna
Tebenna gemmalis, commonly known as the Jeweled Tebenna, is a small moth in the family Choreutidae. It occurs in western North America from California to British Columbia. Adults are active during spring and early summer, with flight records from April through July in California.
Tebenna onustana
Tebenna onustana is a small moth in the family Choreutidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1864. It occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Ontario, Quebec, Vermont, and surrounding regions of the United States. As a member of Choreutidae, it belongs to a family of small, often iridescent moths commonly known as metalmark moths.
Tortyra
Tortyra is a genus of moths in the family Choreutidae, established by Walker in 1863. The genus comprises approximately 23 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with some species extending into North America. These moths are generally small and exhibit metallic coloration, a common trait within their family.
Tortyra iocyaneus
Tortyra iocyaneus is a small moth in the family Choreutidae, known from Florida, United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. It is a member of a genus characterized by metallic coloration and distinctive wing patterns.
Tortyra slossonia
Slosson's metalmark moth, reflective tortyra moth, ficus budworm
A small moth in the family Choreutidae, known from Florida. The species was described by Fernald in 1900 and named for entomologist Annie Trumbull Slosson. It has a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. The common name "ficus budworm" suggests an association with Ficus plants, though specific host relationships require confirmation.