Batrachedrinae

Genera of Batrachedrinae in Indiana

Chedra
(2 Indiana species)

Duospina
(1 Indiana species)

Idioglossa
(1 Indiana species)

Subfamily Batrachedrinae

Heinemann & Wocke, 1876

Etymology

Batrachedrinae: Derived from the Greek words batrachos for “frog” and edra meaning “to sit.”

The suffix inae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological subfamily.

Pronunciation

buh-trak-uh-dyre-nee

Overview

Batrachedrinae is fairly unresolved subfamily of moths in the family Batrachedridae.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Subfamily Batrachedrinae
Genera	6	5	4	4
Species	~132	~34	7	~7

Many of the numbers in the above table represent moths whose exact placement is yet unresolved.
Batrachedrinae are found on all continents except Antarctica.

Documented Occurrences

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

GAIN LP
documented
in county.

Photo Credits

Batrachedra courtesy of Dan McCord.