Lepidoptera18 species

Family Opostegidae

Opostegidae is a family in the order Lepidoptera. Browse 18 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Opostegidae (18)

Opostega salaciella

Wingspan about 10 mm. The only all-white member of the Opostegidae in Britain, it is fairly easy to identify due to its very large eye caps. It inhabits open areas where the suspected foodplant, Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) occurs, although the

Pseudopostega crepusculella

Photograph(s) showing all critical identification features is required, and/or a voucher specimen may be necessary – if possible, please check with the County Recorder before releasing the moth. Occupying damp areas such as fens, alder carrs and simi