Description: Plume moths are easily recognized by their characteristic T-shaped resting posture and the lobed or divided wings of most species. There are currently 162 described species known from North America north of the Mexican border. The known species are listed below with links to photographs or additional information.
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LARVAL HOSTPLANTS OF THE PTEROPHORIDAE (LEPIDOPTERA: PTEROPHOROIDEA)
PLUME MOTH PTEROPHORIDAE OF NORTH AMERICA PTEROPHORID MOTHS
PLUME MOTH PTEROPHORIDAE OF NORTH AMERICA PTEROPHORID MOTHS