Genus Apatelodes

Packard, 1864

Etymology

Apatelodes: Combines the older genus Apatela once used for the Dagger moths and the Greek odes, for “resembling.”

Pronunciation

Uh-PAT-eh-loads

Overview

Apaetlodes is a genus of moths that contains several dozen, primarily old-world species. Only three species occur in the United States: Apatelodes auduboni and A. pudefacta of the southwest, and the Spotted Apatelodes (Apatedlodes torrefacta) in the east.

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Image courtesy of Kylene Varner.