Calpinae
Guides
Baniana
Baniana is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Walker in 1858. The genus was previously placed in the subfamily Calpinae of the family Noctuidae before taxonomic reclassification. It contains approximately 50 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropics. The genus is characterized by distinctive wing venation and palp structure.
Baniana minor
Baniana minor is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Lafontaine and Walsh in 2010. The species is known from open woodland and grassland scrub habitats in southeastern Arizona, with additional records from Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica. Adults are active during mid-summer in Arizona and have been recorded across multiple months in Costa Rica.
Bendisodes
Bendisodes is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae, established by George Hampson in 1924. It contains a single species, Bendisodes aeolia, originally described by Druce in 1890. The genus is native to North America and is classified within the subfamily Calpinae. Its sole species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8656.
Bendisodes aeolia
Bendisodes aeolia is a moth species in the family Erebidae, representing the sole member of the monotypic genus Bendisodes. Originally described by Druce in 1890 as Isogona aeolia, the species was later placed in its current genus by Hampson in 1924. It is distributed in North America.
Bulia
Bulia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Walker in 1858. The genus contains six recognized species distributed in the Americas, with at least one species (Bulia schausi) documented as an agricultural pest intercepted at U.S. ports of entry. Species in this genus were historically classified in Noctuidae but have been reassigned to Erebidae following modern taxonomic revisions.
Bulia deducta
Deduced Graphic
Bulia deducta is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875. It is distributed across western and central North America from central Mexico northward to the Great Plains and western United States. The species is notable for its association with Prosopis (mesquite) as a larval host plant and its extended adult flight season in arid regions.
Bulia similaris
Similar Graphic
Bulia similaris is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, described by Richards in 1936. It is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. It is not known to be an agricultural pest, unlike some congeners.
Calyptra canadensis
Canadian owlet, meadow rue owlet moth
Calyptra canadensis, known as the Canadian owlet or meadow rue owlet moth, is a North American moth in the family Erebidae. It is the only member of the genus Calyptra found in the New World; all other 16 species occur in the Old World. Adults feed on fruit by piercing the skin to access juices. The species is notable for its proboscis modified for piercing, though unlike some related Old World species, blood-feeding has not been documented in C. canadensis.
Capis
Capis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae (formerly placed in Noctuidae), established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The genus contains at least two described species: Capis curvata (Grote, 1882), the type species, and Capis archaia Handfield & Handfield, 2006, described from Québec, Canada. Records indicate occurrence in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
Capis archaia
Capis archaia is a moth species described in 2006 by Canadian entomologists Louis Handfield and Daniel Handfield. It belongs to the family Erebidae (formerly placed in Noctuidae), subfamily Calpinae. The species is known from North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Capis curvata
Curved Halter Moth, Bog Capis Moth
Capis curvata is a small moth species in the family Erebidae (formerly Noctuidae), described by Grote in 1882. It occurs in wetland habitats across northern North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the northeastern United States. The species has been documented in 689 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded though not extensively studied.
Cecharismena cara
Cecharismena cara is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, described by Möschler in 1890. The species is known to occur in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the diverse noctuoid moth superfamily. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or appearance has been documented in accessible sources.
Cecharismena jalapena
Cecharismena jalapena is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by William Schaus in 1906 from specimens collected in Jalapa, Mexico. The species was originally placed in the genus Rhaesena before being transferred to Cecharismena. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on rotting fruit or other organic matter.
Cissusa
Cissusa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1856 and contains at least five recognized species distributed in the Americas. Species include Cissusa spadix (originally described by Cramer in 1780), Cissusa mucronata (Grote, 1883), Cissusa valens (H. Edwards, 1881), Cissusa indiscreta (H. Edwards, 1886), and Cissusa inconspicua (Schaus, 1894). The genus is placed within the diverse erebid moth fauna and has been subject to taxonomic revision, with one former species (Cissusa subtermina) reassigned.
Concana
Concana is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae (subfamily Calpinae), established by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus contains at least four described species distributed from the southeastern United States through the Caribbean and Central America to Brazil. Species within this genus have been documented from Florida, Costa Rica, and various Antillean islands. The genus belongs to the diverse noctuoid moth fauna of the Neotropical and Nearctic regions.
Coxina
Coxina is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus contains eight described species distributed from the southern United States through Mexico, Central America, and South America to Argentina. Species in this genus are nocturnal and belong to the diverse owlet moth group.
Dinumma
Dinumma is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus contains approximately 11 described species distributed across South and Southeast Asia, with one species introduced to North America. Adults exhibit characteristic wing venation and palp structure typical of the subfamily Calpinae. Larvae of at least one species demonstrate unusual aquatic locomotion behavior.
Ephyrodes
Ephyrodes is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Achille Guenée in 1852 and was previously classified in Noctuidae. Species occur from the southern United States through Central America and into South America, with records from the Caribbean. The genus contains seven described species.
Ephyrodes cacata
Ephyrodes cacata is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species is recorded from North America, with additional distribution records from the Brazilian state of Pará. It belongs to a genus of relatively understudied moths within the diverse owlet moth family.
Epidromia
Epidromia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852 and contains approximately 11 described species. Species within this genus are distributed across the Neotropical region. The genus is characterized by its placement within the diverse Erebidae family, which encompasses a wide range of moth forms and ecological strategies.
Eudocima serpentifera
Eudocima serpentifera is a fruit-piercing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1858. The species is known to occur in North America, with observations documented across the region. As a member of the genus Eudocima, it belongs to a group of moths characterized by their ability to pierce fruit skins to access juices. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 8543.1.
Eulepidotis persimilis
Eulepidotis persimilis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths commonly known as underwings or fruit-piercing moths. The species is recorded from the Neotropical region, with documented occurrences in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Honduras. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal, though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.
Gabara
Gabara is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, established by Francis Walker in 1866. The genus is distributed in North America, with documented records from the United States including Vermont. As a noctuoid moth genus, Gabara species are part of the diverse assemblage of erebid moths that exhibit varied ecological habits. The genus is recognized in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI Taxonomy.
Gabara gigantea
Gabara gigantea is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The species was described by Smith in 1905, originally placed in the genus Eucalyptra. It is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. The Hodges number for this species is 8519.
Gabara obscura
Gabara obscura is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The species is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8518. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths commonly known as underwing or related owlet moths. Available information on this species is limited to basic taxonomic and distributional records.
Gabara stygialis
Gabara stygialis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1903. Originally placed in the genus Eucalyptra, it was later transferred to Gabara. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 8520. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Gabara subnivosella
wet sand savannah moth, snowy gabara
Gabara subnivosella is a small moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is commonly known as the wet sand savannah moth or snowy gabara. The species has a wingspan of approximately 25 mm and is found in eastern North America.
Glympis
Glympis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1859 and contains ten described species distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Species have been recorded from the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Florida, Texas, Trinidad, Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay, Guatemala, Colombia, Suriname, and Puerto Rico.
Goniapteryx
Goniapteryx is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Maximilian Perty in 1833. The genus contains at least three described species distributed across the Neotropical region and southern North America. Species are recorded from Jamaica, Suriname, and a broad range from Texas to Amazonas in Brazil. The genus belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Goniocarsia
Goniocarsia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by George Hampson in 1926. The genus contains three described species distributed from Mexico through Central America to northern South America. All three species were originally described in other genera and later transferred to Goniocarsia. The genus belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths often associated with fruit-feeding habits.
Gonodonta bidens
fruit-piercing moth
Gonodonta bidens is a fruit-piercing moth in the family Erebidae, found in North America. The species is classified under the MONA/Hodges number 8542.1. Three subspecies are recognized: G. b. bidens, G. b. meridionalis (Todd, 1959), and G. b. tenebrosa (Todd, 1959). As a member of the genus Gonodonta, it belongs to a group of moths known for their specialized feeding behavior on ripe or overripe fruit.
Gonodonta incurva
fruit-piercing moth
Gonodonta incurva is a species of fruit-piercing moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Sepp in 1840 under the basionym Phalaena incurva. It is found in North America, where adults are known to pierce fruit skins to feed on juices. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8542.
Gonodonta nitidimacula
Gonodonta nitidimacula is a fruit-piercing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It is classified in the subfamily Calpinae, a group known for species that feed on fruit using specialized proboscises capable of piercing skin. The species has been documented in North America. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) number is 8542.3.
Gonodonta pyrgo
Gonodonta pyrgo is a fruit-piercing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. It occurs in North America and is assigned Hodges number 8539. As a member of the genus Gonodonta, it belongs to a group of moths known for piercing fruit to feed on juices.
Gonodonta unica
unica citrus moth
Gonodonta unica is a fruit-piercing moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. It is known from North America, where it occurs as a native species. The species is designated with Hodges number 8541 in the North American moth numbering system. Limited observational records exist, with 17 documented observations in citizen science databases.
Helia agna
Helia agna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Druce in 1890 and is known from North America. The species is catalogued in North American moth fauna with MONA/Hodges number 8657. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on fruit or have other specialized feeding habits.
Hemeroblemma
Hemeroblemma is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus contains six recognized species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are nocturnal and belong to the diverse owlet moth assemblage.
Hypocala andremona
andremona moth, Hypocala Moth
Hypocala andremona is a moth species in the family Erebidae, originally described by Stoll in 1781. It occurs in North America and has been studied in relation to persimmon cultivation in Brazil. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8642.
Hypsoropha hormos
Small Necklace Moth
Hypsoropha hormos, the small necklace moth, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. Adults display a distinctive pattern of white spots forming a necklace-like band across brown wings. The species is found in the southeastern United States and has been documented feeding on persimmon. It is double-brooded, with adults active from February through October, peaking from April to August.
Ianius
Ianius is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae, established by Richards in 1939. It contains a single species, Ianius mosca, originally described by Dyar in 1910. The genus occurs in Mexico and the southern United States, with records from Texas. Adults are active in spring and early autumn.
Ipnista
Ipnista is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, described by William Schaus in 1916. The genus contains at least two described species: Ipnista marina (described by H. Druce in 1891) and Ipnista tucumana (described by Schaus in 1933). It belongs to the diverse moth superfamily Noctuoidea.
Isogona
Isogona is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus has undergone taxonomic reclassification, previously placed in Phytometrinae within Erebidae or in Calpinae within the former family Noctuidae. Seven species are currently recognized, distributed primarily in North America. The genus includes the thin-lined owlet moth (Isogona tenuis) and Snow's owlet moth (Isogona snowi).
Isogona tenuis
Thin-lined Owlet
Isogona tenuis, commonly known as the Thin-lined Owlet, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872, this species ranges across eastern North America from Ontario south to Florida and Texas. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with timing varying by latitude. The larvae feed exclusively on Celtis (hackberry) species.
Isogona texana
Isogona texana is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The species was described by Smith in 1900 and is known from Texas. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 24 mm. This species belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as owlet moths, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Kakopoda
Kakopoda is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was erected by J. B. Smith in 1900 and contains five described species distributed from the southern United States through Central America and into northern South America. The genus is placed within the superfamily Noctuoidea. Most documented records for the genus come from the species Kakopoda progenies.
Latebraria
Latebraria is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, established by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus contains three described species distributed in southern North America and Central America. These moths are part of the diverse noctuoid fauna of the Neotropical and Nearctic regions.
Latebraria amphipyroides
Latebraria amphipyroides is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It occurs from the southern United States through Central America, with confirmed records from Cuba and Costa Rica. The species belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths often associated with fruit-feeding habits.
Letis
Letis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1821. The genus belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea. Several species have been described, including the type species Letis specularis Hübner, 1821, and notable members such as Letis hercyna, Letis magna, and Letis scops. The genus has been documented through 714 iNaturalist observations.
Letis xylia
Letis xylia is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by French entomologist Achille Guenée in 1852. It is known from North America, where it has been recorded in distribution records. The species is assigned Hodges number 8646.1 in the North American moth classification system.
Massala
Massala is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. It was established by Francis Walker in 1865. Species in this genus are distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia. The genus is part of the diverse erebid moth fauna and is characterized by features typical of calpine moths.
Metallata
metallata moths
Metallata is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was erected by Heinrich Benno Möschler in 1890. It contains approximately 11 described species distributed from the eastern United States through Central America to South America, including the Caribbean and Galápagos Islands. The genus is most diverse in Central America, with several species endemic to Panama and Costa Rica.
Mycterophora inexplicata
Pale-edged Snout Moth
Mycterophora inexplicata, known as the pale-edged snout moth, is a species of erebid moth in the subfamily Calpinae. It is recorded from North America, with confirmed occurrences in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as Vermont in the United States. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1862 under the basionym Scotosia inexplicata. It is assigned Hodges number 8413 in the North American moth numbering system.
Mycterophora longipalpata
long-palped mycterophora
Mycterophora longipalpata is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Hulst in 1896. It is commonly known as the long-palped mycterophora, a name referring to its elongated labial palps. The species occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8415. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths often associated with fruit-feeding habits.
Mycterophora monticola
Mycterophora monticola is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The specific epithet "monticola" (mountain-dwelling) suggests an association with montane habitats. Records indicate presence in North America. The genus Mycterophora belongs to a group of moths commonly known as underwings or related forms, though detailed natural history information for this particular species appears limited in available sources.
Mycterophora rubricans
Mycterophora rubricans is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths commonly known as underwing or related moths. The species has been documented in North America based on occurrence records. Specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Oxycilla malaca
Bent-lined Tan
Oxycilla malaca, commonly known as the bent-lined tan, is a small moth species in the family Erebidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. The species is distributed across the southeastern and central United States, with records from ten states ranging from Texas to Pennsylvania. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 20 mm. The species is assigned Hodges number 8407 in the North American moth classification system.
Oxycilla ondo
Oxycilla ondo is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Barnes in 1907. The species was originally placed in the genus Erastria before being transferred to Oxycilla. It is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Oxycilla tripla
Oxycilla tripla is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1896. It occurs in North America, though specific details about its biology, ecology, and appearance remain poorly documented in available sources. The species is assigned Hodges number 8405 in the North American moth classification system.
Palpidia pallidior
Pale Palpidia
Palpidia pallidior, commonly known as Pale Palpidia, is a small moth in the family Erebidae. Adults are characterized by their mottled brown forewings and contrasting white hindwings, which are concealed at rest. The species occurs in Florida and Cuba.
Panopoda rigida
Panopoda rigida is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1903. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 8590. It was originally described under the basionym Siavana rigida. As a member of the Calpinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly referred to as owlet moths.
Plusiodonta
Plusiodonta is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus comprises approximately 40 described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World and the Americas. Adults are characterized by distinctive wing morphology with angled outer margins and specialized scaling patterns. Larvae possess two pairs of abdominal prolegs, a trait that distinguishes them from many other moth larvae.
Prosoparia
Prosoparia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The genus contains approximately 17 described species distributed across the Americas, from the southern United States through Central America to South America. Formerly classified within Noctuidae, it was reassigned to Erebidae following taxonomic revisions. The genus includes both temperate and tropical species with varying ecological preferences.
Prosoparia anormalis
Prosoparia anormalis is a moth species described by Barnes & McDunnough in 1912, originally placed in the genus Friesia. It is currently treated as a synonym of Prosoparia perfuscaria, a member of the Erebidae family (subfamily Calpinae). The species has been recorded in North America with 39 observations documented on iNaturalist. As a synonym, its taxonomic status is uncertain and it may represent a variant or misidentification of the accepted species.
Prosoparia floridana
Prosoparia floridana is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Lafontaine and Dickel in 2009. It is found in North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8419.2. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Psammathodoxa cochlidioides
Psammathodoxa cochlidioides is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The species was described from specimens collected in southern Texas and Mexico. It is characterized by distinctive wing patterning with numerous wavy transverse lines.
Pseudorgyia russula
Pseudorgyia russula is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It is found in North America, where it inhabits diverse terrestrial environments. As a member of the subfamily Calpinae, it belongs to a group of moths with varied feeding habits and ecological roles. The species has been documented through citizen science observations, with over 200 records contributing to knowledge of its distribution.
Scolecocampa
Scolecocampa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus was previously classified in the subfamily Calpinae of Noctuidae before reclassification to Erebidae. The genus contains at least seven described species distributed in the Americas. Species-level biology remains poorly documented for most members.
Scolecocampa atriluna
Scolecocampa atriluna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Smith in 1903. It is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 8515 in the North American moth numbering system. The species belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths that includes many fruit-piercing and sap-feeding species.
Selenisa
Selenisa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Hayward in 1967 and contains approximately 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. One species, Selenisa sueroides, has been studied for its associated parasitoid fauna.
Tyrissa
Tyrissa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, erected by Francis Walker in 1866. The genus contains approximately 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with some species extending into the southern United States (Florida). Species have been recorded from Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname, Paraguay, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Florida. The genus is taxonomically placed within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Tyrissa multilinea
Tyrissa multilinea is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8650. The species belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the large and diverse Erebidae family.
Zelicodes linearis
Dusty-winged Tan
Zelicodes linearis is the sole species in the monotypic moth genus Zelicodes, family Erebidae. It was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883 (originally as Litognatha linearis), with the genus established in 1896. The species is known from Arizona, USA, and is commonly called the Dusty-winged Tan. As a member of subfamily Calpinae, it belongs to a group of moths often associated with fruit-feeding behaviors, though specific biological details for this species remain limited.