Superfamily Galacticoidea — Galactid Moths

Minet, 1986

Etymology

Galactic: From the Greek word galaktikos meaning “milky.”

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

Pronunciation

Gah-lak-tie-coi-dee-uh

Overview

Galacticoidea is a relatively newly recognized superfamily of moths in the order Lepidoptera.

Distribution of Superfamily Galacticoidea
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Families	1	1	1	1
Genera	3	1	1	1
Species	~20	1	1	1

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of superfamily Galacticoidea 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

Photo courtesy of Dan McCord.