Oecophoridae
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Batia
Batia is a genus of small moths in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Stephens in 1834. These moths belong to the superfamily Gelechioidea, a large and diverse group of microlepidoptera. The genus contains at least seven described species, including Batia unitella, Batia lambdella, and Batia lunaris.
Borkhausenia cf-minutella
Borkhausenia cf-minutella is a small concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae. The specific epithet "cf-minutella" indicates a provisional identification comparing the specimen to Borkhausenia minutella, suggesting morphological similarity but not confirmed conspecificity. The genus Borkhausenia contains species with larvae that feed on decomposed plant material.
Borkhausenia nefrax
Borkhausenia nefrax is a species of concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae, described by Hodges in 1974. The genus Borkhausenia contains multiple species distributed across various regions, with some members known to have expanded their ranges through human-mediated transport. The species has been recorded in Belgium, though the quality of these records varies. Larvae of related Borkhausenia species feed on decomposed plant material.
Callima
Callima is a genus of concealer moths in the family Oecophoridae, established by Clemens in 1860. The genus includes species such as Callima argenticinctella, commonly known as the orange-headed epicallima. These are small moths that are frequently encountered at blacklight setups during nocturnal surveys. The genus has been documented from multiple continents including North America and Europe.
Callima argenticinctella
Orange-headed Callima Moth, Orange-headed Epicallima Moth
A small concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae, with a wingspan of 10–13 mm. The forewings display distinctive yellowish-orange coloration with silvery black-margined lines and a deep reddish-orange basal area. The species is found in deciduous forests across eastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Texas. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet light and are active from spring through autumn.
Callima nathrax
Callima nathrax is a species of concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae, described by Hodges in 1973. It belongs to the subfamily Oecophorinae, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as concealer moths due to their habit of hiding in concealed locations during daylight hours. The genus Callima contains multiple species of similar small moths, with C. nathrax being one of the less documented members. Very little specific information has been published about this species' biology, distribution, or ecology.
Dafa formosella
Beautiful Dafa Moth
A gelechioid moth in the concealer moth family Oecophoridae, currently classified in genus Dafa. The species was originally described by Denis & Schiffermüller in 1775 and has undergone multiple taxonomic revisions, previously placed in genera Callima and Epicallima. It is known from scattered records in Belgium and has been documented through citizen science observations.
Denisia haydenella
Denisia haydenella is a species of concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Chambers in 1877 under the basionym Blepharocera haydenella. The species is currently placed in the genus Denisia, a genus of small moths within the subfamily Oecophorinae. Like other oecophorids, adults are likely nocturnal and possess the characteristic scaled wings and coiled proboscis typical of Lepidoptera. The larval biology and specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Eido trimaculella
Three-spotted Concealer
Eido trimaculella is a small moth in the family Oecophoridae, commonly known as the Three-spotted Concealer. The species was originally described by Fitch in 1856 as Chaetochilus trimaculella. It is recorded from parts of Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the northern United States (Vermont). As a member of the concealer moth family, it likely occupies a concealed lifestyle in larval stages, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Esperia
Esperia is a genus of moths in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1825. The genus belongs to the subfamily Oecophorinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as concealer moths. The genus is currently recognized as a synonym in some taxonomic treatments. Species in this genus are part of the Gelechioidea superfamily, one of the most species-rich clades within Lepidoptera.
Inga obscuromaculella
Inga obscuromaculella is a species of concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae, described by Chambers in 1878. The genus Inga contains numerous small moth species, many of which are associated with specific host plants. As a member of the Oecophorinae subfamily, this species likely shares the family's general ecological tendencies toward larval feeding on decaying plant material or living plant tissues, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Metalampra
Metalampra is a genus of concealer moths (family Oecophoridae) in the subfamily Oecophorinae. It was established by Toll in 1956, originally as a subgenus of Borkhausenia. The genus contains at least three described species, including Metalampra cinnamomea, M. italica, and M. diminutella. Its taxonomic status is disputed: Catalogue of Life and GBIF treat it as a synonym of Borkhausenia, while NCBI and other sources maintain it as a valid genus.
Pleurota
Pleurota is a genus of moths in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Hübner in 1825. The genus is the namesake of the subfamily Pleurotinae. Species are distributed across Europe, southern Africa, and North America, with additional records from Scandinavia. The genus contains multiple recognized species, though detailed species-level documentation remains limited in available sources.
Polix
Polix is a genus of small moths in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Hodges in 1974. As a member of the subfamily Oecophorinae, these moths are part of a diverse group of concealer moths. The genus has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Polix coloradella
Skunk Moth
Polix coloradella, commonly known as the Skunk Moth, is a small moth species in the family Oecophoridae. It occurs in north-central North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and the northeastern United States. The common name likely refers to a distinctive odor produced by the adult moth. Despite the name, it is not closely related to true skunks or other mammals with defensive scent glands.
Promalactis
A genus of small moths in the family Oecophoridae, established by Edward Meyrick in 1908. The genus comprises approximately 179 valid species with highest diversity in China (101 species). Members are characterized by distinctive genitalia morphology and metallic head coloration. Larvae have been reported feeding on decaying wood and bark of conifers and other trees.
Pyramidobela
Pyramidobela is a genus of small moths described by Braun in 1923. Its familial placement has been disputed; it was originally described in Ethmiidae, later transferred to Oecophoridae, and some sources place it in Depressariidae. The genus contains seven described species distributed in western North America. The genus name refers to the pyramid-shaped scales found on the wings of some species.