Anisota: The Latin meaning of “anisos” means unequal, and the term “ota” was a Greek word for ear.
an-eye-soh-tuh
Anisota is a small genus of silkworm moths in the family Saturniidae that are endemic to North America.
Distribution of Genus Anisota | ||||
Taxonomic Level | Worldwide | North America | Midwestern USA | Indiana |
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Species | 18 | 18 | 4a | 3 |
a Anisota peigleri is native to the Amerian southeast, and its range extends as far north as southern Kentucky.
Anisota stigma, first described in 1775 by Johan Christian Fabricius as Bombyx stigma.
The map, graph, and data below represent the Indiana sightings of the genus Anisota. All sightings were confirmed through photographic evidence by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP). All data is current as of 12 November 2024.
Counties recorded:
18 of 92
Top counties/#of records:
Brown: 30
Newton: 19
Monroe: 14
Jefferson: 11
Scott: 9
Owen: 7
Washington: 6
GAIN LP documented in county
Anisota senatoria courtesy Matt Bowman. Anisota stigma courtesy of Rick Malad. Anisota virgiensis courtesy John Lindsey.