Antequerinae

Genera of Antequerinae in Indiana

Subfamily Antequerinae

Hodges, 1978

Etymology

Antequerinae: Combines the Latin words ante, meaning “before” and quer, meaning “seek.”

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

Pronunciation

an-tee-kweer-eye-nee

Overview

Antequerinae is a disputed subfamily of micro-moths within the family Cosmopterigidae.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Subfamily Antequerinae
Genera	~10	~1	1	1
Species	~41	~6	1	1

Taxonomists differ on the placement of at least three genera of moths of the family Cosmopterigidae. As such, the editors of this page have placed genera Limnaecia, Macrobathra, and Meleonoma in subfamily Cosmopteriginae.

Documented Occurrences

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

GAIN LP
documented
in county.

Photo Credits

Euclemensia courtesy of Chris Joll.