Autostichinae

Genera of Autostichinae in Indiana

Subfamily Autostichinae

Le Marchand, 1947

Etymology

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

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

Pronunciation

aw-toe-stich-eye-nee

Overview

Autostichinae is a fairly unresolved group of moths that are currently included within the family Autostichidae.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Subfamily Autostichinae
Genera	~26	1	1	1
Species	~280	1	1	1

Members of Autostichinae are native to every continent except for Antarctica and in North America.
One species (Autosticha kyotensis) has been introduced to the United States.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of the subfamily Autostichinae 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

Kyoto moth (Autosticha) courtesy of Kat Slater.