Agonopterix nigrinotella

(Busck, 1908)

Hodges# 0868

Etymology

Agonopterix: Combines the Latin agon, meaning “contest” or “an assembly,” and pterix, meaning “wing.”

nigrinotella: Combines the Latin nigri, meaning “black color,” with the suffix ella, meaning “small.”

Pronunciation

ag-uhn-op-triks nye-grin-ah-tel-uh

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of the Agonopterix nigrinotella 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 3/14/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2019-04-16	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult confirmed

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2019-04-16 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult confirmed

Agonopterix nigrinotella Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

Agonopterix nigrinotella caterpillars feed on the foliage of several native trees, including members of the hickories (Carya spp.) and members of the citrus (Rutaceae) families.

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Fagales
Juglandaceae	Carya spp.	hickories
Order: Sapindales
Rutaceae	Ptelea trifoliata	common hoptree
	Zanthoxylum americanum	common prickly-ash