Holcocerinae

Genera of Holcocerinae in Indiana

Asaphocrita
(2 Indiana species)

Calosima
(1 Indiana species)

Subfamily Holcocerinae

Adamski, 1989

Etymology

Holcocerinae: Derived from the Latin holco meaning “furrow” and Greek cera meaning “wax.”

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

Pronunciation

hol-cuh-sur-eye-nee

Overview

Holcocerinae is an unresolved subfamily of moths in the family Blastobasidae. Some taxonomists use the Holcocerinae subfamily as a division, while others do not recognize a subfamily and instead consider it part of the tribe Holcocerini.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Subfamily Holcocerinae
Genera	6	4	4	4
Species	242	159	~11	~7

Holcocerinae are found in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.
Central America, particularly Costa Rica, is home to the majority of New World Holcocerinae.
Some taxonomists do not recognize Holcocerinae as a subfamily and instead place its genera into the tribe Holcocerini.

Documented Occurrences

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

GAIN LP
documented
in county.

Photo Credits

Holcocera photo courtesy of Kat Schwedler and Hypatopa photo courtesy of Dan McCord.