Subfamily Cosmopteriginae

Heinemann & Wocke, 1876

Etymology

Cosmopteriginae: Combines the Greek kosmos, meaning “order,” often used to pertain to beauty, and pterix, meaning “wing.”

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

Pronunciation

kahz-moh-tair-uh-gye-nee

Overview

Cosmopteriginae is a large subfamily of micro-moths within the family Cosmopterigidae.

Distribution of Subfamily Cosmopteriginae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Genera	~64	~14	~9	7
Species	~1097	120	~29	~23

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Cosmopterix courtesy of Dan McCord and Limnaecia courtesy of Kat Schwedler.