Superfamily Eriocranioidea

Rebel, 1901

Etymology

Eriocranioidea: Eriocrani is a combination of the Greek erion, meaning “wool,” with the Latin kranion, for “head” or “skull.”

The suffix oidea is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological superfamily.

Pronunciation

air-ee-oh-kran-ee-oy-dee-uh

Overview

Eriocranioidea is a relatively newly recognized superfamily containing only one family in the order Lepidoptera.

Distribution of Superfamily Eriocranioidea
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Families	1	1	1	1
Genera	~6	4	1	1
Species	~25	11	1	1

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Photo courtesy of Rick Welton.