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Drepan: Derived from the Greek word drepanon meaning “sickle.”
The suffix inae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological subfamily.
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Drepaninae is the largest of three subfamilies of hook-tipped moths in the family Drepanidae. The vast majority of genera and species within the subfamily occur in eastern Asia, but several dozen are also found in Africa with a few endemic to Madagascar.
| Distribution of Subfamily Drepaninae | ||||
| Taxonomic Level | Worldwide | North America | Midwestern USA | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genera | ~60 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3 |
| Species | ~480 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
This map shows the confirmed sightings of subfamily Drepaninae in 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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GAIN LP documented in county. |
Drepana courtesy of Chris Joll, Eudeilinia courtesy of Doug Selzer and Oreta courtesty of Suzanna Hendrix.
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