How to Identify Scythrididae
Scythrididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Scythrididae Species
Neoscythris fissirostris Meyrick, 1928
Neoscythris fissirostris Meyrick, 1928
Neoscythris fissirostris is a described Scythrididae moth species found in parts…
Scythris sinensis (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)
Scythris sinensis (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)
Scythris sinensis is a moth with a 10–14 mm wingspan, whose larvae feed on Cheno…
Scythris fuscicomella (Clemens, 1860)
Scythris fuscicomella (Clemens, 1860)
Scythris fuscicomella is a species of flower moth in the family Scythrididae wit…
Enolmis acanthella (Godart, 1824)
Enolmis acanthella (Godart, 1824)
Enolmis acanthella is an expanding-range Scythrididae moth that eats lichens in …
Scythris trivinctella (Zeller, 1873)
Scythris trivinctella (Zeller, 1873)
Scythris trivinctella, the banded scythris moth, is a North American moth in the…
Scythris limbella (Fabricius, 1775)
Scythris limbella (Fabricius, 1775)
Scythris limbella is a moth species that feeds on goosefoots and oraches, found …
Areniscythris brachypteris Powell, 1976
Areniscythris brachypteris Powell, 1976
Areniscythris brachypteris is a flightless scythridid moth found in California's…
Scythris scopolella (Linnaeus, 1767)
Scythris scopolella (Linnaeus, 1767)
Scythris scopolella is a Scythrididae moth found across parts of Europe, with da…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Scythrididae?
Scythrididae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 9 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Scythrididae?
Scythrididae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
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