oecophorid moth

insect

Also known as: Oecophoridae

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Oecophorid moths belong to the family Oecophoridae, which is a large family of small, inconspicuous moths. Their larvae primarily feed on leaves and flowers. These moths are classified within the order Lepidoptera, which encompasses all moths and butterflies. While the adult stage is for reproduction, the larval stage is the primary feeding and growth phase.123

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Lepidoptera
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Family Oecophoridae (oecophorid moths) More than 3,100 small species worldwide; adults tend to be flat-bodied and somewhat broader-winged than related groups; related families: Elachistidae, Xylorictidae. Superfamily Papilionoidea (butterflies) 14,000 species, all families worldwide; adults with clubbed but
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Family Oecophoridae (oecophorid moths) More than 3,100 small species worldwide; adults tend to be flat-bodied and somewhat broader-winged than related groups; related families: Elachistidae, Xylorictidae. Superfamily Papilionoidea (butterflies) 14,000 species, all families worldwide; adults with clubbed but
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