Copromorphoidea

Families of Copromorphoidea in Indiana

Superfamily Copromorphoidea — Fruitworm Moths

Hampson, 1918

Etymology

Copromorphoidea: Combines the greek words copro meaning “dung or excrement,” and morpho meaning “the shape of,” because many members of this superfamily mimic bird droppings as camouflage from predators.

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

Pronunciation

coh-proh-morf-oy-dee-uh

Overview

Copromorphoidea is superfamily of moths in the order Lepidoptera whose members are found worldwide.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Superfamily Copromorphoidea
Families	2	2	1	1
Genera	51	5	2	2
Species	~355	14	5	3-5

Superfamily Copromorphoidea contains two families: Carposinidae and Copromorphidae.
Copromorphoidea was formerly named Carposinoidea; a name that is still sometimes used as a synonym.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of superfamily Copromorphoidea 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.

Photo Credits

Photo courtesy of Dan McCord.