Tineidae
Pronunciation: [Ti·KNEE·i·dee]
Common Name: Clothes moths or tineid moths
Description: This is a family of small, delicate moths that are mottled tan, brown, or grayish in color. At rest, most species hold their wings tent-like over the body. When spread, the wings are narrow, usually rounded near the tip, and often bordered by a fringe of long hairs. Maxillary palps are long and folded.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Drab gray or brown in color
- Front wings elongate, often with a fringe of long hairs
- Hind wing with three anal veins
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Order: Lepidoptera
