Subfamily Glyphidocerinae

Hodges, 1998

Etymology

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

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

Pronunciation

glif-uh-doh-sihr-uh-eye-nee

Overview

Glyphidocerinae is a monotypic subfamily of New World Moths in the family Autostichidae.

Distribution of Subfamily Glyphidocerinae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Genera	1	1	1	1
Species	~155	~110	6	6

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of the subfamily Glyphidocerinae 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) courtesy of Brian Lowry.