Blastobasinae

Genera of Blastobasinae in Indiana

Subfamily Blastobasinae

Walsingham, 1894

Etymology

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

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

Pronunciation

blas-toh-bay-sye-nee

Overview

Blastobasinae is an unresolved subfamily of moths in the family Blastobasidae.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Subfamily Blastobasinae
Genera	~24	~12	~3	~2
Species	~274	~100	~5-6	~4

Blastobasinae are found in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
The majority of New World Blastobasinae are found in Central America, particularly in Costa Rica.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the subfamily Blastobasinae 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

Blastobasis photo courtesy of Brian Lowry and Pigritia courtesy of Chris Joll.