Cuculliinae
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Cucullia
Hooded Owlets
Cucullia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as Hooded Owlets. The genus was erected by Franz von Paula Schrank in 1802 and contains numerous species distributed across the Holarctic region. Adults are typically nocturnal and attracted to light. Larvae of many species are specialized feeders on plants in the Scrophulariaceae family, particularly Verbascum (mullein), with some species exhibiting conspicuous coloration and diurnal feeding habits.
Cucullia alfarata
Camphorweed Owlet, camphorweed cucullia
Cucullia alfarata is a noctuid moth species found in North America. The common name 'Camphorweed Owlet' references its association with camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris), a known host plant for larvae of this genus. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group whose larvae typically feed on the flowers and seeds of Asteraceae.
Cucullia antipoda
Cucullia antipoda is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Strecker in 1878. It occurs in North America with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group characterized by distinctive hood-like head structures in the larvae.
Cucullia astigma
Cucullia astigma is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae. The species was described by Smith in 1894 and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the genus Cucullia, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are typically associated with Asteraceae host plants. The species is represented by only two observations in iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, underreported, or has a restricted distribution or activity period that limits detection.
Cucullia basipuncta
Cucullia basipuncta is a noctuid moth species described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group commonly known as hooded owlet moths. The species is known from North America, with 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the characteristic hooded resting posture with forewings folded over the body, though specific morphological details distinguishing it from congeneric species require examination.
Cucullia charon
Cucullia charon is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Poole in 1995 and is found in North America. The species is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10191.2, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. Like other members of the genus Cucullia, this species is part of a group commonly known as 'hooded owlet moths' due to the distinctive shape of their larval head capsules.
Cucullia cucullioides
A North American noctuid moth in the subfamily Cuculliinae, described by Barnes & Benjamin in 1923. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae typically feed on Asteraceae. Based on iNaturalist records, the species has been observed at least 13 times. The specific epithet 'cucullioides' suggests resemblance to another species or form within the genus.
Cucullia dorsalis
Cucullia dorsalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species was described by Smith in 1892 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10190.2. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae often feed on the flowers and seeds of Asteraceae and other plant families.
Cucullia eccissica
Cucullia eccissica is a noctuid moth species described by Dyar in 1919. It belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group of owlet moths commonly known as "hooded owlets" due to the characteristic projecting labial palps that form a snout-like structure. The genus Cucullia contains numerous species, many of which are associated with specific host plants. This species occurs in both Middle America and North America based on distribution records, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Cucullia eucaena
Cucullia eucaena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae. It was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1919. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10201.1. Like other members of the genus Cucullia, it likely exhibits the characteristic hooded or cucullate forewing shape that gives the genus its name.
Cucullia eurekae
Cucullia eurekae is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Poole in 1995. It belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group commonly known as the hooded owlet moths due to the distinctive tufted thorax of many species. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Cucullia florea
Gray Hooded Owlet
Cucullia florea is a noctuid moth commonly known as the gray hooded owlet. It is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is part of the owlet moth family Noctuidae and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10197. The specific epithet "florea" and common name reference its association with flowers, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Cucullia heinrichi
Cucullia heinrichi is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae) described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1924. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are typically associated with Asteraceae host plants. As a member of the Cuculliinae, it shares characteristics with other 'hooded owlet' moths, including a distinctive resting posture with wings folded tent-like over the body.
Cucullia incresa
Cucullia incresa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group commonly known as hooded owlet moths due to the characteristic projecting labial palps that form a 'snout' or hood-like structure. The genus Cucullia contains numerous species, many of which are associated with specific host plants, particularly in the Asteraceae family. This species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Cucullia laetifica
Rabbitbush Hooded Owlet
Cucullia laetifica is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Lintner in 1875. It is commonly known as the Rabbitbush Hooded Owlet. The species occurs in North America and is one of approximately 100 species in the genus Cucullia. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10191.
Cucullia luna
Luna Moth
Cucullia luna is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1875. It is a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group commonly known as hooded owlet moths due to the distinctive projecting labial palps that form a snout-like structure. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Cucullia mcdunnoughi
Cucullia mcdunnoughi is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae. Described by Henne in 1940, it is distributed across North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10208. As a member of the genus Cucullia, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae typically feed on the flowers and seed heads of Asteraceae.
Cucullia montanae
Mountain Hooded Owlet Moth
Cucullia montanae, commonly known as the mountain hooded owlet moth, is a species of noctuid moth found in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae. It is recorded from western Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The common name references both its mountainous distribution and the characteristic hooded appearance of Cucullia larvae.
Cucullia postera
Rusted Shark
Cucullia postera is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It occurs across northern North America from the Canadian prairie provinces to the northeastern United States. The species is known to iNaturalist observers as the 'Rusted Shark' and has been documented in at least 20 observations. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 10198.
Cucullia pulla
Cucullia pulla is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Saskatchewan and other parts of the continent. The species is assigned Hodges number 10180 in the North American moth classification system. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae typically feed on Asteraceae and related plant families.
Cucullia serraticornis
Cucullia serraticornis is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lintner in 1874. It occurs in North America and is assigned Hodges number 10184. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of owlet moths commonly known as hooded owlets. The species is documented through observational records but detailed biological information remains limited in the available literature.
Cucullia similaris
Cucullia similaris is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1892 and occurs in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group of moths whose larvae typically feed on herbaceous plants. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 10195.
Cucullia speyeri
Speyer's paint, Speyer's cucullia, Speyer's hooded owlet moth
Cucullia speyeri is a noctuid moth species found in North America, ranging from the Canadian prairies to the Atlantic coast. The species inhabits open, dry grassland and meadow habitats. Adults are active in late spring and summer, with a wingspan of approximately 48 mm. The larvae feed on herbaceous Asteraceae and Conyza species. In Connecticut, the species is listed as a species of special concern and is believed to be extirpated.
Cucullia umbratica
shark moth
Cucullia umbratica, commonly known as the shark moth, is a noctuid moth first described by Linnaeus in 1758. The species is widely distributed across Europe and has been recorded in North America. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The common name derives from the larval form, which has a distinctive shark-like profile.