Family Blastobasidae — Scavenger Moths

Meyrick, 1894

Etymology

Blastobasidae: Combines the Greek words blasto, meaning “a germ or sprout,” and basis meaning “foundation.”

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

Pronunciation

blas-toh-bay-sye-dee

Overview

Blastobasidae is an unresolved family of moths belonging to the superfamily Gelechioidea.

Distribution of Family Blastobasinae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Subfamilies	2	2	2	2
Genera	~30	~15	6	6
Species	~520	~300	~12-13	11

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Blastobasinae photo courtesy of Brian Lowry and Holcocerinae photo courtesy of Kat Slater.