sparkling archaic sun moth
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The "sparkling archaic sun moth" refers to moths in the family Eriocraniidae, which are part of the superfamily Eriocranioidea. These are among the most primitive moths, with 24 species found in the Holarctic region (Northern Hemisphere and parts of Eurasia).1
These moths are often brilliantly colored and feed on nectar as adults. Their larvae have functional mandibles, and the females possess a long cloaca and a piercing ovipositor. While the term "sparkling archaic sun moth" is descriptive, the scientific classification is Eriocraniidae.1
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