Semioscopis inornata — Inornate Flatbody

Walsingham, 1882

Hodges# 0914

Etymology

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

inornata: The Latin inornatus, meaning “unadorned.”

Pronunciation

sem-ee-oh-scohp-uhs in-or-nayt-uh

Other Common Names

Dull flatbody moth, poplar micromoth

Documented Occurrences

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

Documented North American Sightings as of 4/15/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2020-04-08	Lake	Welton, Rick	Adult
2020-04-08	Lake	Welton, Rick	Adult
2020-04-06	Lake	Welton, Rick	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2020-04-08 County: Lake Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-04-08 County: Lake Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-04-06 County: Lake Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult

Inornate Flatbody Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

The inornate flatbody’s larval food sources include poplars (Populus) and willow (Salix) trees.

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Salicales
Salicaceae	Populus spp.	poplars
	Salix spp.	willows