Lepidoptera20 species

Family False Ermine Moths (Praydidae)

Praydidae is a family in the order Lepidoptera. Browse 20 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Praydidae (20)

Atemelia aetherias - Hodges#2411

Atemelia aetherias

Identification: Meyrick original description as Orinympha aetherias is available online.

Hop-tree Borer Moth - Hodges#2416

Prays atomocella

Identification: With the forewing having the black spots rather large (compared to those of Yponomeuta ) and the apical fringe rust colored (versus white in Yponomeuta ), this moth is diagnosed as Prays atomocella . -- Terry Harrison, 24 May 2009 The

Ash Bud Moth

Prays fraxinella

Wingspan 14-17 mm. The typical form is distinctive and easy to recognise, less so the dark form which closely resemble Prays ruficeps. In the dark form of Prays fraxinella the markings of the standard form remain faintly visible against the dark wing

Prays ruficeps

Wingspan 14-17 mm. Originally thought a dark form of Prays fraxinella (Ash Bud Moth). DNA bar coding indicates that P. ruficeps is a species distinct from P. fraxinella. The latter does have a dark form but in it the faint fraxinella markings can sti