Subfamily Oegoconiinae

Leraut, 1992

Etymology

Oegoconiinae: Precise meaning is unclear, but combines the Greek words oeg, meaning “open,” and possibily conia meaning “cone.”

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

Pronunciation

oh-eg-oh-kohn-ee-eye-nee

Overview

Oegoconiinae is a fairly unresolved subfamily of moths that is placed by most taxonomists into the family Autostichidae.

Distribution of Subfamily Oegoconiinae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Genera	4	1	1	1
Species	~28	3	~3	~1

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Four-spotted yellowneck moth (Oegoconia novimundi) courtesy of Kat Slater.