Myoglossata

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Myoglossata

Myoglossata is a small group (clade) inside the butterflies and moths (the order Lepidoptera) and their larger suborder Glossata. It includes the family Neopseustidae and the clade Neolepidoptera.

Key features:
- Members have intrinsic mouthparts with special galeal muscles.
- These intrinsic galeal muscles are unique to Myoglossata and developed after the galeae changed to form the sucking mouthparts.

Classification (simplified):
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Suborder: Glossata
- Clade: Myoglossata
- Included groups: Neopseustidae (family) and Neolepidoptera (clade)