List of Lepidoptera that feed on Tilia

Limes, lindens and basswoods (Tilia spp.) are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including:

Monophagous

Species which feed exclusively on Tilia

Species which feed on Tilia among other plants

Bucculatricidae
- Bucculatrix thoracella
Coleophoridae
- Several Coleophora case-bearers, such as:
  - C. albovanescens
  - C. anatipennella
Geometridae
- Alcis repandata (Mottled Beauty)
- Crocallis elinguaria (Scalloped Oak)
- Epirrita autumnata (Autumnal Moth)
- Erannis defoliaria (Mottled Umber)
- Hemithea aestivaria (Common Emerald)
- Odontopera bidentata (Scalloped Hazel)
- Operophtera brumata (Winter Moth)
Lymantriidae
- Euproctis chrysorrhoea (Brown-tail)
- Lymantria dispar (Gypsy Moth)
Noctuidae
- Acronicta aceris (The Sycamore) – recorded on Large-leaved Lime (T. platyphyllos)
- Acronicta psi (Grey Dagger)
- Amphipyra pyramidea (Copper Underwing)
- Cosmia trapezina (The Dun-bar)
- Eupsilia transversa (The Satellite)
- Orthosia gothica (Hebrew Character) – recorded on Large-leaved Lime (T. platyphyllos)
Notodontidae
- Phalera bucephala (Buff-tip)
- Ptilodon capucina (Coxcomb Prominent)
Nymphalidae
- Limenitis arthemis (American White Admiral/Red-spotted Purple) – recorded on American Linden (T. americana)
Sphingidae
- Ceratomia amyntor (Elm Sphinx)
- Mimas tiliae (Lime Hawk-moth)