Prionoxystus: Combines the Greek words prion meaning “saw,” and xystus meaning “polished,” or “scraped.”
Pry-ahn-oh-ZY-stus
Prionoxystus is a New World genus of moths with only three recognized species. The Little Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus macmurtrei) and the Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus robiniae) are both found in Indiana. The third species, Baccharis Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus piger) is endemic to Cuba and the Florida Keys.
This map shows the confirmed sightings of the genus Prionoxystus Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
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Little Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus macmurtrei) courtesy of Anthony Lara. Carpenterworm Moth (Prionoxystus robiniae) courtesy of Rick Malad.