Carpet-moth
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Aethalura intertexta
Four-barred Gray, Smoky Carpet Moth
Aethalura intertexta, commonly known as the four-barred gray or smoky carpet moth, is a geometrid moth species first described by Francis Walker in 1860. It belongs to the family Geometridae, one of the largest families of moths. The species is native to North America and includes two recognized subspecies: A. i. intertexta and A. i. fumata. Like other carpet moths, adults likely have the characteristic broad, somewhat flattened wings typical of the group.
Ceratodalia gueneata
Guenée's Carpet Moth
Ceratodalia gueneata is a moth species in the family Geometridae and the sole member of its genus. It is found in western North America, from British Columbia and Alberta south to Colorado and California. The species is commonly known as Guenée's Carpet Moth.
Dysstroma hewlettaria
Dysstroma hewlettaria is a moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by Wright in 1927. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is known from North America. Like other members of its genus, it is a small to medium-sized moth with cryptic coloration.
Dysstroma pseudimmanata
A species of carpet moth in the family Geometridae, described from Europe in 1929. It belongs to the genus Dysstroma, which contains numerous similar-looking species often distinguished by subtle wing pattern details. The species remains poorly documented in published literature.
Dysstroma suspectata
Dysstroma suspectata is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It is native to North America and was first described by Möschler in 1874. The species includes two recognized subspecies: the nominate D. s. suspectata and D. s. mackieata. It belongs to a genus of carpet moths commonly associated with boreal and temperate habitats.
Dysstroma truncata
Marbled Carpet Moth, Common Marbled Carpet
Dysstroma truncata is a widely distributed moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as the marbled carpet moth or common marbled carpet. It is very common throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East. The species has been recorded in North America as well. It is sometimes placed in the genus Chloroclysta due to taxonomic uncertainty, though Dysstroma is the currently accepted genus. With over 8,600 observations on iNaturalist, it is among the more frequently documented geometrid moths.
Enchoria lacteata
Enchoria lacteata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Packard in 1876. It is native to North America and has been documented across multiple observation platforms. The species belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 7403.
Epirrhoe alternata
Common Carpet Moth, White-banded Toothed Carpet
A small to medium-sized geometrid moth with distinctive banded wing patterns. The species exhibits broad geographic distribution across the Palearctic, Near East, and North America. Adults are active primarily in spring and early summer. The species is well-documented with over 27,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is frequently encountered and relatively conspicuous.
Euphyia intermediata
Sharp-angled Carpet, American Sharp-angled Carpet
Euphyia intermediata is a small geometrid moth commonly known as the sharp-angled carpet or American sharp-angled carpet. The species was first described by Guenée in 1858 and was long confused with the European Euphyia unangulata until recognized as distinct in 1999. It has a broad transcontinental distribution across northern North America and is active from spring through late summer.
Hydrelia inornata
Unadorned Carpet Moth
Hydrelia inornata, the unadorned carpet moth, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It is characterized by its relatively plain, unmarked wing pattern that distinguishes it from more ornate congeners. The species is broadly distributed across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan south through the United States to North Carolina and Tennessee. The wingspan is approximately 15 mm, making it one of the smaller members of the genus Hydrelia.
Hydriomena exculpata
Hydriomena exculpata is a species of carpet moth in the family Geometridae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to the diverse genus Hydriomena, which includes numerous North American species. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 7223 and has three described subspecies.
Hydriomena irata
Furious Carpet Moth
Hydriomena irata is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, described by Swett in 1910. It is known from North America and has three recognized subspecies. The species is commonly referred to as the Furious Carpet Moth.
Larentiinae
Carpet Moths
Larentiinae is a large subfamily of geometer moths (Geometridae) containing approximately 5,800 described species. Members are predominantly distributed in temperate regions worldwide. The subfamily includes well-known groups such as the "pug moths" (Eupitheciini) and "carpets" (Cidariini, Xanthorhoini). Morphological and molecular evidence indicates this is an ancient lineage that may warrant elevation to full family status. The subfamily is characterized by distinctive anatomical features including elongated foreleg tarsi and hindleg tibiae, and a unique tympanal organ structure.
Mesoleuca ruficillata
white-ribboned carpet moth
Mesoleuca ruficillata, commonly known as the white-ribboned carpet moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from the northern United States and across the Canadian Prairie provinces. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7307.
Orthonama evansi
Orthonama evansi is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, first described by McDunnough in 1920. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. The species is assigned Hodges number 7415 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. As a member of the carpet moth genus Orthonama, it likely exhibits the typical slender body and broad wings characteristic of this group, though specific morphological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Perizoma
Rivulets, Carpets
Perizoma is a genus of geometer moths comprising over 150 species, with a predominantly Northern Hemisphere distribution. It serves as the type genus of the tribe Perizomini within the subfamily Larentiinae. Species are commonly known as rivulets or carpets. The genus was established by Jacob Hübner in 1825 and has undergone taxonomic revision, with some related genera (Gagitodes, Martania, Mesotype) now included by some authorities. Several species have been introduced outside their native ranges, including P. alchemillata in Newfoundland.
Plemyria georgii
George's carpet moth
Plemyria georgii, commonly known as George's carpet moth, is a geometrid moth species described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is documented across northern North America with over 1,000 citizen science observations recorded. Its Hodges number 7216 provides a standardized reference for North American Lepidoptera.
Stamnodes deceptiva
Stamnodes deceptiva is a species of geometrid moth first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a group of carpet moths. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 7355. Despite the specific epithet suggesting deceptive appearance, detailed documentation of its distinguishing characteristics remains limited in available sources.
Venusia comptaria
brown-shaded carpet moth
Venusia comptaria is a small geometrid moth found in eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 20 mm. The species inhabits woodland environments across a broad latitudinal range from Florida to Newfoundland. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1860.
Xanthorhoe
Xanthorhoe is a genus of carpet moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was established by Jacob Hübner in 1825 and contains numerous species distributed across the northern Palaearctic region. Several species are widespread and common, while others have restricted endemic distributions. The genus is characterized by distinctive wing patterns with bands or lines, and larvae are typically associated with herbaceous plants. Some species have experienced population declines, including Xanthorhoe bulbulata in New Zealand, which is feared possibly extinct.
Xanthorhoe abrasaria
Northern Carpet
A small geometrid moth with a 21–24 mm wingspan, found across northern Eurasia and North America. Adults fly in July with one generation annually. The species was first described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1856 and includes several recognized subspecies across its range.
Xanthorhoe dentilinea
Xanthorhoe dentilinea is a species of carpet moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of primarily nocturnal moths. The species is recorded from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.