Family Galacticidae

Minet, 1986

Etymology

Galactic: From the Greek word galaktikos meaning “milky.”

The suffix idae is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that word pertains to a zoological family.

Pronunciation

Gah-lak-tie-sye-dee

Overview

Galacticidae is a recently recognized family of moths in the superfamily Galacticoidea.

Distribution of Family Galacticidae
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Genera	3	1	1	1
Species	~19	1	1	1

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of family Galacticidae 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 Dan McCord.