Lepidoptera3 species
Family Chimabachidae
Chimabachidae is a family in the order Lepidoptera. Browse 3 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Chimabachidae (3)
Diurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella
Wingspan 19-29 mm. The females have much shorter, stunted wings than the males and are rarely seen as they do not fly. This is an early spring species, occurring from March to May. The caterpillars feed on various deciduous trees. Fairly frequent thr
Diurnea lipsiella
Diurnea lipsiella
Wingspan about 23 mm (male) and 17 mm (female). In common with D. fagella, the females have under-developed wings (brachypterous). Areas where the larval foodplants are present. The adult moths are at large in October and November, when the males can
Diurnea issikii
Diurnea issikii