Many-plumed Moths
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| Scientific name | Alucitidae |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Many-plumed moths |
| Family | Leach |
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| ID | 3058172 |
About Many-plumed Moths
The Alucitidae or many-plumed moths are a family of moths with unusually modified wings. Both fore- and hind-wings consist of about six rigid spines, from which radiate flexible bristles creating a structure similar to a bird's feather.