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Species of Anisota in Indiana
Orange-tipped Oakworm Moth
(Anisota sentatoria)
Spiny Oakworm Moth
(Anisota stigma)
Anisota virginiensis
Pink-striped Oakworm Moth
(Anisota virginiensis)

Genus Anisota — Oakworm Moths

Hübner, 1820

Anisota Genus Ceratocampinae Subfamily Family Saturniidae Bombycoidea Superfamily Order Lepidoptera Insecta Class Hexapoda Subphylum Phylum Arthropoda Kingdom Animalia
Anisota Genus Ceratocampinae Subfamily Family Saturniidae Bombycoidea Superfamily Order Lepidoptera Insecta Class Hexapoda Subphylum Phylum Arthropoda Kingdom Animalia

Etymology

Anisota: The Latin meaning of “anisos” means unequal, and the term “ota” was a Greek word for ear.

Pronunciation

an-eye-soh-tuh

Overview

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    
Species 18 18 4a 3

a Anisota peigleri is native to the Amerian southeast, and its range extends as far north as southern Kentucky.

Type Species

Anisota stigma, first described in 1775 by Johan Christian Fabricius as Bombyx stigma.

Anisota in Indiana

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.

Occurrences by County

Counties recorded: 18 of 92

Top counties/#of records:
Brown: 30
Newton: 19
Monroe: 14
Jefferson: 11
Scott: 9
Owen: 7
Washington: 6

species present icon GAIN LP documented in county

Sightings by Species

Total Sightings by Year

Photo Credits

Anisota senatoria courtesy Matt Bowman. Anisota stigma courtesy of Rick Malad. Anisota virgiensis courtesy John Lindsey.