Acrolophidae - Burrowing Webworm Moths

The species in this family are found in North and South America. There are around 300 species in all and about 80 species in North America.

Burrowing webworm moths are gray, brown, or tan and have few markings.

The larvae of burrowing webworm moths make long, tubular silken webs in the ground. The larvae of some species feed on grass roots.

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Burrowing webworm moths make tubular silken webs in the ground.
Burrowing webworm moths make tubular silken webs in the ground.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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