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Species of Drepana in Indiana
Arched Hooktip
(Drepana arcuatas)

Genus Drepana

Schrank, 1802

Drepana Genus Drepaninae Subfamily Family Drepanidae Drepanoidea Superfamily Order Lepidoptera Insecta Class Hexapoda Subphylum Phylum Arthropoda Kingdom Animalia
Drepana Genus Drepaninae Subfamily Family Drepanidae Drepanoidea Superfamily Order Lepidoptera Insecta Class Hexapoda Subphylum Phylum Arthropoda Kingdom Animalia

Etymology

Drepana: Derived from the Greek word drepanon meaning “sickle.”

Pronunciation

dre-pahn-uh

Overview

Drepana is a genus of hooktip moths in the family Drepanidae that contains approximately nine species worldwide.

Distribution of Genus Drepana
Taxonomic Level Worldwide North America Midwestern USA Indiana    
Species ~9 1-2 1-2 1

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Genus Drepana 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

Drepana photo courtesy of Chris Joll.