Autostichidae

Subfamilies of Autostichidae in Indiana

Family Autostichidae

Le Marchand, 1947

Etymology

Autostichidae: Precise meaning is unclear, but combines the Greek auto meaning “self” and stich meaning “a line or row.”

The suffix idae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological family.

Pronunciation

aw-toe-stich-eye-dee

Overview

Autostichidae is a family of moths belonging to the superfamily Gelechioidea.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Family Autostichidae
Subfamilies	6	6	4	4
Genera	~59-91	~9	7	7
Species	~798	~113	~19	14

Six subfamilies are generally recognized as direct children of Autostichidae: Deocloninae, Glyphidocerinae, Holcopogoninae, Oegoconiinae, and Symmocinae, but the placement of these subfamilies remains largely unresolved.
Autostichidae have wide-ranging diets. Some are phytophagous, some fungiphorous, and others saprophagous.
All three feeding styles are represented by Indiana's Autostichidae.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of the family Autostichidae 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

Autostichinae and Oegoconiinae courtesy of Kat Slater. Glyphidocerinae and Symmocinae courtesy of Brian Lowry.