Canadian-species

Guides

  • Eupithecia sharronata

    Eupithecia sharronata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, described by Bolte in 1990. It is known from multiple Canadian provinces and has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, contributing to pollination. The species belongs to the diverse 'pug' genus Eupithecia, whose members are recognized by their narrow wings and characteristic resting posture.

  • Hypenodes sombrus

    Shaded Hypenodes

    Hypenodes sombrus is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Douglas C. Ferguson in 1954. It is endemic to Canada, with a broad transcontinental range spanning from Nova Scotia to western Alberta. The species occupies diverse wetland and woodland habitats, including bogs, cattail marshes, and dry pine forests. It is known by the common name Shaded Hypenodes.