Key Identification Features
- Its forewings are a shiny, deep purple-tinged blackish color, and do not have any distinct markings.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Lecithoceridae
Lecithoceridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 17 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lecithoceridae Species
Homaloxestis multidentalis Park, 2004
Homaloxestis multidentalis Park, 2004
Homaloxestis multidentalis is a Lecithoceridae moth described in 2004, found in …
Lecithocera nigrana (Duponchel, 1836)
Lecithocera nigrana (Duponchel, 1836)
Lecithocera nigrana is a 12–14 mm wingspan moth in the Lecithoceridae family, fo…
Eurodachtha pallicornella (Staudinger, 1859)
Eurodachtha pallicornella (Staudinger, 1859)
Eurodachtha pallicornella is a 15 mm wingspan Lecithoceridae moth found in south…
Martyringa latipennis (Walsingham, 1882)
Martyringa latipennis (Walsingham, 1882)
Martyringa latipennis is a species of Lecithoceridae moth found across eastern N…
Crocanthes perigrapta Meyrick, 1904
Crocanthes perigrapta Meyrick, 1904
Crocanthes perigrapta is a Lecithoceridae moth found in Australia, described by …
Lecithocera terrigena (Meyrick, 1904)
Lecithocera terrigena (Meyrick, 1904)
Lecithocera terrigena is a 12 mm wingspan moth in Lecithoceridae, described 1904…
Lecitholaxa thiodora (Meyrick, 1914)
Lecitholaxa thiodora (Meyrick, 1914)
Lecitholaxa thiodora is a 13–14 mm wingspan moth in Lecithoceridae found in East…
Tisis mesozosta Meyrick, 1914
Tisis mesozosta Meyrick, 1914
Tisis mesozosta is a 19–21 mm wingspan moth in Lecithoceridae found in Taiwan an…
Lecithocera micromela (Lower, 1897)
Lecithocera micromela (Lower, 1897)
Lecithocera micromela is a 10 mm wingspan moth in Lecithoceridae, found in Austr…
Athymoris martialis Meyrick, 1935
Athymoris martialis Meyrick, 1935
Athymoris martialis is a moth of the Lecithoceridae family found in Taiwan, sout…
Tegenocharis tenebrans Gozmány, 1973
Tegenocharis tenebrans Gozmány, 1973
Tegenocharis tenebrans is a moth species of the genus Tegenocharis in Lecithocer…
Crocanthes prasinopis Meyrick, 1886
Crocanthes prasinopis Meyrick, 1886
Crocanthes prasinopis is a Lecithoceridae moth found in most of Australia and Ne…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lecithoceridae?
Lecithoceridae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Its forewings are a shiny, deep purple-tinged blackish color, and do not have any distinct markings. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lecithoceridae?
Lecithoceridae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 17 accepted species worldwide.
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