Batrachedrinae: Derived from the Greek words batrachos for “frog” and edra meaning “to sit.”
The suffix inae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological subfamily.
buh-trak-uh-dyre-nee
Batrachedrinae is fairly unresolved subfamily of moths in the family Batrachedridae.
Distribution of Subfamily Batrachedrinae | ||||
Taxonomic Level | Worldwide | North America | Midwestern USA | Indiana |
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Genera | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Species | ~132 | ~34 | 7 | ~7 |
This map shows the verified sightings of the subfamily Batrachedrinae 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. |
Batrachedra courtesy of Dan McCord.