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Eriocraniidae: Eriocrani is a combination of the Greek erion, meaning “wool,” with the Latin kranion, for “head” or “skull.”
The suffix idae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological family.
air-ee-oh-kran-ee-eye-dee
Eriocraniidae is a small family of moths belonging to the superfamily Eriocranioidea and include species which are distrubited across the northern continents.
| Distribution of Family Eriocraniidae | ||||
| Taxonomic Level | Worldwide | North America | Midwestern USA | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genera | ~6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Species | ~25 | ~11 | 1 | 1 |
This map shows the confirmed sightings of the genus Eriocraniidae 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. |
Photo courtesy of Rick Welton.