Yponomeutoidea
Pronunciation: [E·pono·MEW·ti·dee]
Common Name: Ermine moths
Description: These are slender moths that often have brightly patterned front wings and drab gray hind wings. At rest, the wings wrap in a tubular shape along the sides of the body. In the daytime, adults may be found resting on the flowers of their host plants.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Front wings elongate, often with bright and distinctive color patterns
- At rest, wings wrap in a tubular shape around the body
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Order: Lepidoptera
