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Species of Tebenna in Indiana
in need of sightings
No Common Name
(Tebenna carduiella)
everlasting tebenna
(Tebenna gnaphaliella)
in need of sightings
No Common Name
(Tebenna onustana)
rosinweed moth
(Tebenna silphiella)

Genus Tebenna

Billberg, 1820

Etymology

Tebenna: Most likely named for the Greek word, tebenna, meaning “toga.”

Pronunciation

teb-en-uh

Overview

Tebenna is a relatively small genus of moths in the Metalmark (Choreutidae) family and are found in Asia, North America, South American, Europe, and Africa.

Distribution of Genus Tebenna
Taxonomic Level Worldwide North America Midwestern USA Indiana    
Species ~27 9 4 4

Documented Occurrences

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

species present icon GAIN LP
documented
in county.

Photo Credit

Photo courtesy of Lucas Martin.