Genus Semioscopis

Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

Etymology

Semioscopis: Combines the Greek semeion, meaning “signal,” “mark,” or “symbol” with Latin copis, meaning “short curved sword.”

Pronunciation

sem-ee-oh-scohp-uhs

Overview

Semioscopis is a small genus of moths in the subfamily Depressariinae. The genus is distributed across North America east of the Rocky Mountains, and into Central America and the northern part of South America.

Distribution of Genus Semioscopis
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Species	13	6	5	5

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Aurora flatbody (Semioscopis aurorella) courtesy of Rick Welton. Pale Semioscopis (Semioscopis megamicrella) courtesy of Carla Frazier.