Cosmopterix montisella

Chambers, 1875

Hodges# 1476

Etymology

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

montisella: Combines the Latin montis for “mountain,” with the Greek suffix ella for “small.”

Pronunciation

kahz-moh-tair-iks mon-ti-sel-uh

Documented Occurrences

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

Documented North American Sightings as of 12/17/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2023-09-04	Boone	Jaskula, Jeanette
2022-08-18	Boone	Jaskula, Jeanette
2022-08-18	Boone	Jaskula, Jeanette
2020-06-12	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult
2020-06-08	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult confirmed

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2023-09-04 County: Boone Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes:
Date: 2022-08-18 County: Boone Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes:
Date: 2022-08-18 County: Boone Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes:
Date: 2020-06-12 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-06-08 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult confirmed

Cosmopterix montisella Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

The larval host for the Cosmopterix montisella is currently unknown.

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Unknown
Unknown	Unknown	unknown