Bird-dropping-moth
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Acontia chea
bird dropping moth
Acontia chea is a species of noctuid moth commonly known as a bird dropping moth due to its camouflage resemblance. It was described by Druce in 1889 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae within the family Noctuidae. As a member of the Acontia genus, it shares the characteristic wing patterns that mimic bird droppings as a defensive adaptation.
Lithacodia undescribed
Lithacodia undescribed refers to a species within the genus Lithacodia (family Noctuidae, subfamily Eustrotiinae) that has not yet been formally described and named in the scientific literature. The genus Lithacodia comprises small moths commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration. Undescribed species in this genus are known from various regions, particularly in North America and other parts of the world, where they await taxonomic study and formal description. These moths are typically nocturnal and exhibit the characteristic wing patterns and body morphology of the genus.
Ponometia bicolorata
bird-dropping moth
Ponometia bicolorata is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It belongs to the bird-dropping moth group, named for their camouflage resemblance to avian feces. The species is recorded from North America and holds MONA/Hodges number 9084. Taxonomic authorities recognize it under the genus Ponometia, though some sources list it as a synonym of Acontia bicolorata.
Ponometia binocula
Prairie Bird-dropping Moth
Ponometia binocula, commonly known as the prairie bird-dropping moth, is a noctuid moth species first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. It belongs to the bird-dropping moth group, named for their resemblance to avian feces. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9089.
Ponometia cuta
bird dropping moth
Ponometia cuta is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to a group commonly known as bird dropping moths, recognized for their cryptic coloration resembling avian feces. The species is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9094.
Ponometia dorneri
bird-dropping moth
Ponometia dorneri is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, commonly known as bird-dropping moths for their cryptic appearance. The species occurs in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9091. Taxonomic placement has been unstable, with the species previously placed in genera Tarache and Acontia.
Ponometia elegantula
Arizona bird-dropping moth
Ponometia elegantula, commonly known as the Arizona bird-dropping moth, is a noctuid moth species first described by Leon F. Harvey in 1876. The species belongs to the bird-dropping moth group, named for their resemblance to avian feces as a form of protective camouflage. It is recorded across North America with confirmed observations in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned Hodges number 9109 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system.
Ponometia huita
Ponometia huita is a small moth species in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. It was originally described as Acontia huita by Smith in 1903 and later transferred to Ponometia. The genus Ponometia contains numerous small, often brightly patterned noctuid moths commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their camouflage appearance. This species is part of a taxonomically complex group with ongoing revisions.
Ponometia libedis
Ponometia libedis is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the bird dropping moth group, named for their cryptic coloration that resembles avian feces. The species is cataloged under MONA/Hodges number 9096. Taxonomic placement has shifted between Ponometia and Acontia, with current sources favoring Ponometia.
Ponometia nigra
bird dropping moth
Ponometia nigra is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Mustelin in 2006. It belongs to the bird dropping moth group, a common name applied to several genera in the subfamily Acontiinae whose members often resemble bird droppings as a form of camouflage. The species is known from North America. It is cataloged under Hodges number 9101.1 in the North American moth numbering system.
Ponometia parvula
Ponometia parvula is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. Originally described by Walker in 1865 as Xanthodes parvula, it has been subsequently placed in the genus Ponometia. The species is part of a group of small, often brightly patterned noctuid moths commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their camouflage resemblance. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 23 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Ponometia pulchra
bird-dropping moth
Ponometia pulchra is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to a group commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic appearance resembling avian feces. The species occurs in North America and is assigned Hodges number 9104.
Ponometia septuosa
Ponometia septuosa is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. It was described from North America in 1986. The species belongs to a genus whose members are commonly known as bird dropping moths due to their camouflage appearance.
Ponometia sutrix
bird dropping moth
Ponometia sutrix is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as a bird dropping moth due to its resemblance to bird droppings—a form of protective camouflage. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880, originally under the genus Tarache. It is currently classified in the genus Ponometia within the subfamily Acontiinae. The species has been recorded in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published sources.
Ponometia venustula
Pretty Bird-Dropping Moth
Ponometia venustula, commonly known as the Pretty Bird-Dropping Moth, is a species of noctuid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1865. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly referred to as bird-dropping moths due to their resemblance to avian feces as a defensive camouflage. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9087 and has been documented across North America with over 1,000 observations on iNaturalist.
Ponometia virginalis
Virgin Bird-Dropping Moth
Ponometia virginalis is a small noctuid moth commonly known as the Virgin Bird-Dropping Moth. The species is named for its resemblance to bird droppings, a form of camouflage. It occurs across western and central North America from Texas to Wyoming and west to Arizona. The forewings measure approximately 10 mm in length.
Spragueia funeralis
Somber Spragueia
Spragueia funeralis is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The species is distributed across North America. It is commonly known as the Somber Spragueia. As a member of the bird dropping moth group, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration resembling avian feces, a defensive adaptation common in this ecological guild.
Spragueia jaguaralis
Jaguar Moth
Spragueia jaguaralis is a small noctuid moth described by George Hampson in 1910. It belongs to the bird dropping moth group, a guild of species whose cryptic coloration resembles avian feces. The species occurs in North America and is attracted to artificial lights.
Spragueia magnifica
magnificent bird dropping moth
Spragueia magnifica is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Spragueia, a group commonly known as bird dropping moths due to their resemblance to avian feces. The species occurs in North America and is assigned Hodges number 9121 in the North American Moth Photographers Group numbering system. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Spragueia obatra
Spragueia obatra is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Morrison in 1875. It occurs in North America and is assigned Hodges number 9130. The species has been documented in citizen science observations, with 467 records on iNaturalist. It is classified within the subfamily Acontiinae, a group of small noctuid moths often associated with bird dropping mimicry.
Tarache apela
bird dropping moth
Tarache apela is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Druce in 1889. The species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly known as bird dropping moths due to their camouflage coloration that resembles avian feces. The genus Tarache was previously treated as a synonym of Acontia, and some sources still list this species as Acontia apela. The MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number for this species is 9133.
Tarache bella
Tarache bella is a species of bird-dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9147.
Tarache cora
Tarache cora is a species of bird-dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9151. The species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group of small noctuoid moths often characterized by distinctive resting postures and coloration patterns.
Tarache dacia
brown cotton leafworm
Tarache dacia is a species of noctuid moth commonly known as the brown cotton leafworm. It belongs to the bird dropping moth group within the subfamily Acontiinae, characterized by larvae that feed on plants in the genus Hibiscus. The species was originally described as Acontia dacia by Druce in 1889 and is currently classified under the genus Tarache.
Tarache expolita
Polished Bird-dropping Moth
Tarache expolita is a noctuid moth species commonly known as the Polished Bird-dropping Moth, named for its resemblance to bird droppings—a form of protective mimicry. First described by Grote in 1882, this species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with over 800 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by observers. Its Hodges number is 9149.
Tarache flavipennis
bird dropping moth
Tarache flavipennis is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1873. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9140. As a member of the subfamily Acontiinae, it belongs to a group of small noctuid moths often associated with bird-dropping mimicry.
Tarache huachuca
Tarache huachuca is a species of bird-dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1903. The species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group known for their characteristic wing patterns that resemble bird droppings, providing camouflage against predators. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9113 in North American moth classification systems. The specific epithet refers to the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
Tarache knowltoni
Tarache knowltoni
Tarache knowltoni is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group of small moths often characterized by cryptic coloration resembling bird droppings. The species was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1940.
Tarache lagunae
Tarache lagunae is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Mustelin & Leuschner in 2000. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group of small to medium-sized moths often characterized by distinctive wing patterns. The species is found in North America, with its specific epithet "lagunae" suggesting a possible association with lagoon or wetland habitats. Like other members of the genus Tarache, adults likely exhibit cryptic coloration resembling bird droppings, a common defensive adaptation in this group.
Tarache lanceolata
Tarache lanceolata is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1879. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9153. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly referred to as bird dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration that resembles avian feces.
Tarache lucasi
bird dropping moth
Tarache lucasi is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a bird dropping moth due to its camouflage appearance resembling avian feces. The species was originally described as Acontia lucasi by Smith in 1900 and later transferred to the genus Tarache. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 9148.
Tarache major
Tarache major is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. The species was described by Smith in 1900 and is also known by the synonym Acontia major. It is assigned Hodges number 9152 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Tarache, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration resembling bird droppings as a defensive adaptation.
Tarache quadriplaga
Four-patched Bird-dropping Moth
Tarache quadriplaga is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the bird-dropping moth group, named for the distinctive appearance of its larvae and/or adults that resembles bird droppings—a form of protective mimicry. The species is found in North America and is classified within the subfamily Acontiinae.
Tarache sedata
bird-dropping moth
Tarache sedata is a species of bird-dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1881. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration that resembles bird feces. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Tarache tenuicula
Tarache tenuicula is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1875. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly known as bird dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration and posture that resembles avian feces. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited.