The Pterophoridae or plume moths are a family of Lepidoptera with unusually modified wings. Though they belong to the Apoditrysia like the larger moths and the butterflies, unlike these they are tiny and were formerly included among the assemblage called "microlepidoptera".
Lioptilodes cocodrilo is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Ecuador. Moths of this species take flight in September, October, December, and January, and have a wingspan of approximately 16 millimetres. The specific name "cocodrilo" references Cocodrilo Ranger Station.
Lioptilodes limbani is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Bolivia and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in April and May and have a wingspan of approximately 25 millimetres.
Lioptilodes antarcticus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Chile. Moths of this species take flight in May, October, December and January, and have a wingspan of 20–21 millimetres. The host plant is a species of Adesmia.
Lioptilodes yungas is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Bolivia. Moths of this species take flight in May and have a wingspan of approximately 24 millimetres. The species name "yungas" is derived from the region Yungas, whence the species was collected for examination.
Lioptilodes ockendeni is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Bolivia and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in March, June and August and have a wingspan of approximately 34–37 millimetres.
Lioptilodes brasilicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Brazil. Moths of this species take flight in October and have a wingspan of approximately 21–22 millimetres.
Lioptilodes doeri is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in August and October and have a wingspan of approximately 22–23 millimetres.
Lioptilodes prometopa is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Peru. Moths of this species take flight in May, June and December and have a wingspan of approximately 27–30 millimetres.
Lioptilodes testaceus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Chile. Moths of this species take flight in July and October–December and have a wingspan of 20–23 millimetres.
Lioptilodes alolepidodactylus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Chile. Moths of this species take flight from October to December and have a wingspan of 23-25 millimetres.
Lioptilodes fetisi is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Chile. Moths of this species take flight in December and have a wingspan of approximately 21 millimetres. Lioptilodes fetisi is noted for its cream-white colour.
Lioptilodes aguilaicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina. Moths of this species take flight in October and December and have a wingspan of approximately 19-23 millimetres.
Lioptilodes zapalaicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in October, December, January and April and have a wingspan of approximately 18–21 millimetres.
Lioptilodes neuquenicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in October, November and January and have a wingspan of approximately 14–16 millimetres.
Lioptilodes arequipa is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Peru and Chile. Moths of this species take flight in January and April and have a wingspan of approximately 21 millimetres. The specific name "arequipa" refers to the Arequipa Region, where the Peruvian specimen was collected.
Lioptilodes topali is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina. Moths of this species take flight in March, May and November and have a wingspan of approximately 29–32 millimetres.
Lioptilodes altivolans is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Peru. Moths of this species take flight in February and have a wingspan of approximately 18 millimetres. The specific name "altivolans" refers to the high altitude, 4,100 metres, at which the moths fly.
Lioptilodes cuzcoicus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Ecuador and Peru.
Lioptilodes is a genus of moths in the family Pterophoridae described by Zimmerman in 1958.
