Adeloidea

Adelidae Cecidosidae Heliozelidae Incurvariidae Prodoxidae Adeloidea is a superfamily of primitive monotrysian moths in the order Lepidoptera which consists of leafcutters, yucca moths and relatives.

This superfamily is characterised by a piercing, extensible ovipositor used for laying eggs in plants (Davis, 1999).

Many species are day-flying with metallic patterns.

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Specimen of Adela reaumurella on a leaf.
Adela reaumurella