Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides — Tufted Thyatirin

(Guenée, 1852)

Hodges# 6237

Etymology

Pseudothyatira: The genus name is derived from the Greek pseudes meaning “false” and Thyatira which is a closely related genus within the same subfamily. Thus, “false Thyatira.”

cymatophoroides: Cymatophor is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The standard taxonomic suffix of oides is given to a species that resembles another taxa. Thus, cymatophoroides means “resembles Cymatophor.”

Pronunciation

soo-doh-thye-uh-tye-ruh sye-muh-toh-for-oi-deez

Documented Occurrences

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

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2021-09-13	Scott	Lowry, Brian
2021-09-13	Scott	Lowry, Brian
2021-09-08	Jefferson	Johnson, Stefan	Adult
2021-08-18	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-08-18	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-08-18	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-06-17	Scott	Lowry, Brain	Adult
2021-05-28	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2020-09-23	Brown	Byers, Ronda	Adult
2020-08-31	Brown	Byers, Ronda	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2021-09-13 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes:
Date: 2021-09-13 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes:
Date: 2021-09-08 County: Jefferson Observer: Johnson, Stefan Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-08-18 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-08-18 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-08-18 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-06-17 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brain Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-28 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-09-23 County: Brown Observer: Byers, Ronda Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-08-31 County: Brown Observer: Byers, Ronda Notes: Adult

Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides Sightings by Month