The Nepticulidae is a family of small moths that occur worldwide. They are characterized by having eye caps over the eyes. This group contains some of the smallest moths in the world with wingspans of only 3 mm. The tiny larvae to this group are mostly leafminers.
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Description of Nepticulidae
The Nepticulidae is a family of small moths that occur worldwide. They are characterized by having eye caps over the eyes. This group contains some of the smallest moths in the world with wingspans of only 3 mm. The tiny larvae to this group are mostly leafminers.
