Anacampsis agrimoniella

(Clemens, 1860)

Hodges# 2230

Etymology

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

agrimoniella: Combines the name of the larva food plant in the Agrimonia genus, with the suffix ella for “small.”

Pronunciation

an-uh-camp-sis ag-ri-mohn-ee-el-uh

Former Names

Syncopacma agrimoniella

Documented Occurrences

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

Documented North American Sightings as of 5/12/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2020-07-07	LaGrange	Selzer, Doug	Adult
2019-07-20	Scott	Parker, Shawna	Adult
2018-08-11	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2018-06-07	Starke	Lucas, Martin	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2020-07-07 County: LaGrange Observer: Selzer, Doug Notes: Adult
Date: 2019-07-20 County: Scott Observer: Parker, Shawna Notes: Adult
Date: 2018-08-11 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2018-06-07 County: Starke Observer: Lucas, Martin Notes: Adult

Anacampsis agrimoniella Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

Anacampsis agrimoniella larvae feed exclusively on agrimony (Agrimonia spp.)

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Rosales
Rosaceae	Agrimonia spp.	agrimony