Genus Glyphidocera

Walsingham, [1892]

Etymology

Glyphidocera: Derived from the Greek words gluphḗ meaning “carving or notch” and keras meaning “horn,” which is descriptive of their antennae.

Pronunciation

glif-uh-doh-sihr-uh

Overview

Glyphidocera is a large, New World genus of moths in the family Autostichidae

Distribution of Genus Glyphidocera
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Species	~155	~110	6	6

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Juniper Tip Moth (Glyphidocera juniperella) and Glyphidocera septentrionella courtesy of Brian Lowry. Glyphidocera lithodoxa courtesy of Ronda Byers.