Coastal-plain-endemic
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Catocala jair
Jair underwing, Barrens underwing
Catocala jair is a small underwing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Strecker in 1897. It is restricted to a narrow coastal plain distribution in the southeastern United States, occurring in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, coastal North Carolina, and northern Florida. The species has a wingspan of 35–40 mm and adults are active from May to June, with likely one generation per year.
Eriocraniella mediabulla
A small primitive moth in the family Eriocraniidae, described in 1986 from the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plain of the southeastern United States. Adults are active in early spring and possess distinctive metallic luster on the wings. The larvae are leaf miners on oaks, creating serpentine mines that expand into blotches.
Schinia psamathea
A small noctuid moth in the genus Schinia, described in 2010 and endemic to the southeastern United States coastal plain. It is distinguished within its genus by unusually simple wing patterns and strong association with sandy coastal habitats. Adults fly during daylight hours in autumn and are attracted to light.
Zale buchholzi
Buchholz's zale, Buchholz' Zale Moth
Zale buchholzi, commonly known as Buchholz's zale, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. It is restricted to coastal pinelands of the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains of North America. The species has a single generation annually and is a specialist feeder on pine species as larvae.