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DREPANIDAE

(Hook-tip Moths)

These are medium-sized, broad-winged moths with short bodies. Many species in the Drepanid family have a distinctively hook-shaped apex to the forewing, leading to their common name of hook-tips. The proboscis is reduced in size or absent.

The larvae of many species are very distinctive, tapering to a point at the tail and usually resting with both head and tail raised. They usually feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, pupating between leaves spun together with silk. Larvae lack rear legs.

Wingspan: 18-66 mm

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