Genus Psilocorsis

Clemens, 1860

Etymology

Psilocorsis: Combines the Greek deprimere, meaning “to press down” or “flatten,” with the common zoological Greek suffix, ia, used to form nouns.

Pronunciation

sye-loh-kor-sis

Overview

Psilocorsis is a small genus of taxonomically disputed moths that most taxonoimists place within the subfamily Depressariinae. Members of Psilocorsis are distributed across North America, east of the Rocky Mountains, into Central America, and northern South America.

Distribution of Genus Psilocorsis
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Species	15	10	4	3

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Oak leaftier (Psilocorsis quercicella) courtesy of Chris Joll. Dotted leaftier (Psilocorsis reflexella) courtesy of Brian Lowry.