A Key to the superfamilies of the Lepidoptera with special reference to North and South Dakota

A Key to the superfamilies of the Lepidoptera
with special reference to North and South Dakota

7a (7')Fws divided into two lobes, hws divided into three lobes. Superfamily Pterophoroidea

The only included family is the Pterophoridae, Plume moths. There are about 1,000 species worldwide and 145 in North America.

At right is Oidaematinophorus mathewsianus (Zeller).

7a' Fw and hw divided into six lobes. Superfamily Alucitoidea.

The family Alucitidae, Many plumed moths have about 130 members worldwide. One of the three North American species occurs in North Dakota.

At right is Alucita montana Barnes & Lindsey.

Return to beginning of Key

Return to Key introduction

Last updated: 06/20/07

Dr. Gerald M. Fauske
collection manager, NDSIRC
research specialist, NDSU
216 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: Gerald.Fauske@ndsu.nodak.edu

Published by the Department of Entomology

Prospective students may schedule a visit by calling 1-800-488-NDSU.