Choreutis

Species of Choreutis in Indiana

Genus Choreutis

Hübner, [1825]

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

chor-ee-yoo-tis

Overview

Choreutis is a genus of moths in the Metalmark (Choreutidae) family.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Genus Choreutis
Species	~96	3	1-2	1

Members of genus (Choreutis) are are found on all continents except Europe and Antarctica.
The other North American members of Choreutis are Choreutis betuliperda, found in the western United States, and Choreutis diana, which is a more northern species that has occassionally been recorded in the Midwest.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the genus Choeutis 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 Credit

Photo courtesy of Carole Mitchell.