Limnaecia

Genera of Limnaecia in Indiana

Genus Limnaecia

Stainton, 1851

Etymology

Limnaecia: Combins the Greek word limnaea, meaning “marsh” or “lake” with the common zoological Greek suffix, ia, used to form nouns.

Pronunciation

lim-nee-shee-uh

Overview

Limnaecia is a large genus of moths in the subfamily Cosmopteriginae that are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Genus Limnaecia
Species	~130	1	1	1

The majority of Limnaecia species are found in the Oceania region, which includes Australia, New Guinea, and Fiji.

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the genus Limnaecia 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 Credits

Shy Cosmet (Limnaecia phragmitella) courtesy of Kat Schwedler.