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An Indiana Native
Anisota: “Anisos” in Latin means unequal, and the term “ota” was a Greek word for ear.
stigma: Greek for “spot.”
an-eye-soh-tuh stig-muh
This map illustrates documented North American records of Anisota stigma as of 30 January 2021.
Documented record(s)
5: Secure 
NR: Not ranked
Anisota stigma caterpillars primarily specialize on the foliage of oak (Quercus spp.) trees. Technically polyphagous, researchers have also documented them feeding on several additional plant families, but oaks are their primary host. Adults lack a digestive system, do not eat, and exist solely for reproduction.
| Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana | ||
| Family | Taxonomic Name | Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| Order: Fagales | ||
| Betulaceae | Corylus americana | American hazelnut |
| Fagaceae | Castanea dentata | American chestnut |
| Quercus spp. | oaks | |
| Juglandaceae | Carya spp. | hickories |
| Order: Malvales | ||
| Tiliaceae | Tilia americana | American basswood |
The map, graph(s), and data below represent the Indiana sightings of Anisota stigma as of 05 May 2024, confirmed through photographic evidence by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
Counties recorded:
11 of 92
Top counties/#of records:
Newton: 19
Brown: 18
Scott: 8
Monroe: 7
Owen: 5
Washington: 5
Jefferson: 3
GAIN LP documented in county
The images and records below were all submitted by individuals through the Great American Indiana Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
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