Description of Yponomeutidae
The Yponomeutidae family is represented in America north of Mexico by about 35 described species, most of which are relatively large, and some are colorful for microlepidoptera. Part of the Superfamily Yponomeutoidea, these medium-small moths have a wingspan of 1.2-3 cm. Larvae are also colorful, longitudinally striped with orange, black, and white, and live gregariously, producing copious silk and feeding on foliage, flowers, and seed as available. Adult moths at rest roll their wings and look like sticks, much like the members of Crambidae.
