Subfamily Apatelodinae

Neumoegen — Dyar, 1894

Etymology

Apatelodinae: Likely named after Apatela, an archaic genus of dagger moths, named after Apate, the Greek goddess of trickery; and the Greek od, meaning “like.” This is probably in reference to the similarities between the caterpillars of to those of the dagger moths.

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

Pronunciation

Uh-PAT-eh-LO-din-ee

Overview

Apatelodinae is the only subfamily of the family Apatelodidae in the United States and Canada. Contained within the subfamily are two genera and five species; two of which occur in Indiana.

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Apatelodes courtesy of Kylene Varner. Olceclostera courtesy of Rick Malad.