Genus Untomia

Busck, 1906

Etymology

Untomia: Combines the Greek un meaning to “not” with tomia, for “to cut.”

Pronunciation

uhn-toh-me-uh

Overview

Untomia is a small genus of moths within the subfamily Anacampsinae. Untomia is sometimes sorted into the tribe Anacampsini, but due to the complexity and recent rearrangements within the Gelechiidae family, the authors have not included the tribe.

Distribution of Genus Untomia
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Species	~9	4	1	1

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Untomia albistrigella courtesy of Rick Welton.