👉 Gastropteridae is a family of moths, commonly known as caterpillars or moths. This family includes over 4,500 species and has been recorded in various habitats across the world. Caterpillars are typically found on leaves and twigs of plants, such as cottonwood, pine, and oak trees, but can also inhabit other types of vegetation. They feed primarily on nectar, pollen, or small insects that they carry on their bodies through a process