One of the taxa of the superfamily Gelechioidea, Stathmopodidae, is widely distributed around the world, with 39 genera and 390 species reported as of 2015. This family shares the common characteristic of carrying their long hind tibia, but depending on the species, they have a variety of wing patterns and colors. Additionally, while there are species classified as pests for causing damage to grains and fruits, there are also species that feed on moss, spore of ferns and aphids. Consequently, they exhibit a diverse range of morphological and ecological characteristics. However, due to the lack of research and similarities between species, there is still much confusion in identification and phylogenetic analysis to date. In this current situation, further research intends to resolve the confusion in the phylogenetic sutdy of Stathmopodidae not only through morphological and molecular analysis but also by incorporation the latest technologies.

• In-Won Jeong(Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Lab. of Insect Phylogenetics & Evolution, Department of Plant Protection & Quarantine, Jeonbuk National University) Corresponding author
• Sora Kim(Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Lab. of Insect Phylogenetics & Evolution, Department of Plant Protection & Quarantine, Jeonbuk National University)