Batrachedra
Batrachedra is the largest genus in the moth family Batrachedridae, with representatives all over the world. The early stages of most species are unknown. The genus name is derived from the Greek words "batrachos", 'frog', and "edra", 'seat', referring to the frog-like resting posture of the adult moths. As of 2018 at least some 114 species are known to belong to the genus. Distribution. There are only three species found in Europe. There is an especially high amount of biodiversity in the Indomalayan realm. Ecology. Of most species little is known about the ecology, but of those of  which it is known, the caterpillars across the genus use a large variety of host plants. At least two mine within pine or spruce needles, one is found respectively on Cyperaceae, Juncaceae, "Salix" and "Populus", one is a pest of pineapples, another a pest of "Agave", one feeds on the fruit of "Smilax china" and another on types of palms from Brazil. Species. The genus contains the following species: