Subfamily Ethmiinae

Busck, 1909

Etymology

Ethmiinae: Combines the Greek ethm, meaning “sieve” or “sift,” with the common zoological Greek suffix ia, used to form nouns.

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

Pronunciation

eth-mee-eye-nee

Overview

Ethmiinae is a large subfamily of moths that are currently included within the family Depressariidae.

Distribution of Subfamily Ethmiinae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Genera	8	4	1	1
Species	298	83	6	6

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Ethmia courtesy of Dustin Stonebraker.