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Families of Choreutoidea in Indiana
Choreutidae
(8 Indiana Species)

Superfamily Choreutoidea — Metalmark Marks

Anonymous

Choreutoidea Superfamily Order Lepidoptera Insecta Class Hexapoda Subphylum Phylum Arthropoda Kingdom Animalia
Choreutoidea Superfamily Order Lepidoptera Insecta Class Hexapoda Subphylum Phylum Arthropoda Kingdom Animalia

Etymology

Choreutoidea: Derived from the Greek word khōros meaning “to dance or spread.”

The suffix oidea is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological superfamily.

Pronunciation

chor-ee-yoo-toi-dee-uh

Overview

The superfamily Choreutoidea is one of approximately 46 such superfamilies within the insect order of Lepidoptera (butterflies, moths, and skippers). Over the years, taxonomists have disputed the contents of this superfamily. They were once considered part of the superfamily Yponomeutoidea and then as part of the superfamily Sesioidea before being reclassified into a unique, monotypic superfamily.

Distribution of Family Choereutidae
Taxonomic Level Worldwide North America Midwestern USA Indiana    
Families 1 1 1 1
Subfamilies 2-3 2-3 2 2
Genera ~23 11 5 4
Species ~454 ~27 7-9 7-8

Documented Occurrences

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

species present icon GAIN LP
documented
in county.

Photo Credits

Image courtesy of Carole Mitchell.