How to Identify Yponomeutidae
Yponomeutidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 21 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Yponomeutidae Species
Zelleria oleastrella Millière, 1867
Zelleria oleastrella Millière, 1867
Zelleria oleastrella is a Yponomeutidae moth found in southern Europe and Turkey…
Cedestis gysseleniella Zeller, 1839
Cedestis gysseleniella Zeller, 1839
Cedestis gysseleniella is a Yponomeutidae moth found in Europe and parts of Russ…
Yponomeuta paurodes Meyrick, 1907
Yponomeuta paurodes Meyrick, 1907
Yponomeuta paurodes is a Yponomeutidae moth found in eastern Australia with a ~2…
Yponomeuta irrorella (Hübner, 1796)
Yponomeuta irrorella (Hübner, 1796)
Yponomeuta irrorella is a Yponomeutidae moth found across most of Europe, with l…
Yponomeuta pustulellus Walker, 1863
Yponomeuta pustulellus Walker, 1863
Yponomeuta pustulellus is an Australian Yponomeutidae moth described in 1863 by …
Eucalantica polita (Walsingham, 1881)
Eucalantica polita (Walsingham, 1881)
Eucalantica polita is a Yponomeutidae moth found on Pacific coastal regions of w…
Yponomeuta cagnagellus (Hübner, 1813)
Yponomeuta cagnagellus (Hübner, 1813)
Yponomeuta cagnagellus, the spindle ermine, is a Yponomeutidae ermine moth with …
Zelleria haimbachi Busck, 1915
Zelleria haimbachi Busck, 1915
Zelleria haimbachi, the pine needle sheathminer, is a pest moth of Yponomeutidae…
Paraswammerdamia lutarea (Haworth, 1828)
Paraswammerdamia lutarea (Haworth, 1828)
Paraswammerdamia lutarea is a Yponomeutidae moth found in Europe, whose larvae f…
Swammerdamia pyrella de Villiers, 1789
Swammerdamia pyrella de Villiers, 1789
Swammerdamia pyrella is a Yponomeutidae moth found in Europe, North America, and…
Yponomeuta padella Linnaeus, 1758
Yponomeuta padella Linnaeus, 1758
Yponomeuta padella, the orchard ermine moth, is a lepidopteran native to Eurasia…
Yponomeuta plumbella (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1776
Yponomeuta plumbella (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1776
Yponomeuta plumbella is an ermine moth species widespread in Europe and Asia Min…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Yponomeutidae?
Yponomeutidae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 21 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 Yponomeutidae?
Yponomeutidae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 21 accepted species worldwide.
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