Superfamily Drepanoidea (Hooktip and False Owlet Moths)
Family Drepanidae (Hooktip and False Owlet Moths)
Subfamily Drepaninae (Hooktip Moths)
Explanation of Names
Drepaninae from the type genus Drepana (Schrank), Greek meaning "sickle," for the shape of the wings. (1)
Numbers
5 species in 3 genera in North America. 4 species in 3 genera in Canada.
Identification
The two Drepana species and Oreta rosea have hook-tipped wings, whereas Eudeilinia herminiata (and presumably E. luteifera) do not. See links to photos in Internet References section below.