Subfamily Agonoxeninae — Palm Moths

Kristensen (1999)

Etymology

Agonoxeninae: Combines the Greek agon, meaning “contest” or “an assembly,” with xen for “foreign” or “strange.”

The suffix inae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological subfamily.

Pronunciation

ag-ahn-oh-zee-nye-nee

Overview

Agonoxeninae is a disputed subfamily of micro-moths within the family Elachistidae.

Distribution of Subfamily Agonoxeninae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Genera	~20	~13	2	2
Species	~193	~24	3	3

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of subfamily Agonoxeninae in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).

Photo Credits

Chrysoclista courtesy of Chris Joll.