Limnaecia phragmitella — Shy Cosmet

Stainton, 1851

Hodges# 1515

Etymology

Limnaecia: Combins the Greek word limnaea, meaning “marsh” or “lake” with the common zoological Greek suffix, ia, used to form nouns.

phragmitella: Includes the Latin word phragma, meaning “hedge” and the suffix ella, for “small.”

Pronunciation

lim-nee-shee-uh frag-mih-tel-uh

Documented Occurrences

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

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2019-06-16	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult
2019-06-16	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult
2019-06-16	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult Confirmed
2019-06-14	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2018-06-18	Porter	Joll, Chris

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2019-06-16 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult
Date: 2019-06-16 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult
Date: 2019-06-16 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult Confirmed
Date: 2019-06-14 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2018-06-18 County: Porter Observer: Joll, Chris Notes:

Shy Cosmet Sightings by Month

Conservation Status

• Global status: GNR (not yet ranked)
• National status: NNR (not yet ranked)
• Indiana status: SNR (not yet ranked)

Floral Associates

Shy cosmet caterpillars are dietary specialists on cattails (Typha).

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Poales
Typhaceae	Typha spp.	cattail