Blastobasis

Species of Blastobasis in Indiana

Genus Blastobasis

Zeller, 1839

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

blas-toh-bay-sis

Overview

Blastobasis is a large genus of moths in the family Blastobasidae that are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Genus Blastobasis
Species	~190	~55	1	1

Nearly all of the New World species of Blastobasis are found in Central and South America.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the genus Blastobasis 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

Acorn Moth (Blastobasis glandulella) courtesy of Brian Lowry.