Choreutinae

Genera of Choreutinae in Indiana

Subfamily Choreutinae — Metalmark Moths

Stainton, 1858

Etymology

Choreutinae: Derived from the Greek word khōros meaning “to dance or spread.”

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

Pronunciation

chor-ee-yoo-tie-nee

Overview

The subfamily Choereutinae, known as the metalmark moths, contain approximately 400 species worldwide; primarily from the tropical regions. There are no recognized taxonomic tribes.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Subfamily Choereutinae
Genera	~18	8	3	3
Species	~400	17	6-8	6-7

The genera of Choreutinae are found in North America are Anthophila, Caloreas, Choreutis, Hemerophila, Ornarantia, Prochoreutis, Tebenna, and Tortyra.
Genus Brenthia is sometimes placed in subfamily Choreutinae, but most taxonomists recognize it as belonging to subfamily Brenthiinae.

Documented Occurrences

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

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Photo Credits

Photo courtesy of Carole Mitchell.