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Taxonomic Groups
Family: Hooktip Moths (Drepanidae)
Family Description: The Drepanidae belong to the Superfamily Drepanoidea. There are only four species of this family found in North America. All are medium-sized, broad-winged moths with short bodies. The proboscis is reduced in size or absent. Larvae pupate in cocoons on the ground, sheltered by fallen leaves. Larvae lack rear legs.Sort method:
Drepanine Moths
(Drepaninae) Arched Hooktip (Drepana arcuata) |
| Two-lined Hooktip (Drepana bilineata) |
| Northern Eudeilinea (Eudeilinia herminiata) |
Oretine Moths
(Oretinae)| Rose Hooktip (Oreta rosea) |
