Genus Anacampsis

Curtis, 1827

Etymology

Anacampsis: Combination of the Greek ana, meaning “back,” with kampa, for “bend” for the reflexed palps.

Pronunciation

an-uh-camp-sis

Overview

Anacampsis is a medium-sized genus of moths within the subfamily Anacampsinae. Anacampsis is sometimes sorted into the tribe Anacampsini, but due to the complexity and recent rearrangements within the Gelechiidae family, the authors have not included the tribe.

Distribution of Genus Anacampsis
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Species	~83	38	~14	~12

Documented Occurrences

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

Notes

Contained below are individual sightings of Anacampsis that are only identifiable to genus level.

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2019-07-04	Lake	Welton, Rick	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2019-07-04 County: Lake Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult

Photo Credits

Anacampsis agrimoniella courtesy of Brian Lowry.