Cutworm-moth
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Bellura vulnifica
Black-tailed Diver Moth, Black-tailed Diver
Bellura vulnifica, commonly known as the black-tailed diver moth, is a North American species in the family Noctuidae. The species is part of the aquatic moth genus Bellura, whose larvae are known to inhabit freshwater environments and feed on aquatic vegetation. Adults are nocturnal. The species is assigned Hodges number 9523.1.
Caradrina atrostriga
Caradrina atrostriga is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9659. It is one of approximately 13 species in the genus Caradrina recorded in North America.
Caradrina mona
cutworm moth, dart moth
Caradrina mona is a species of noctuid moth first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9658.
Cerastis cornuta
Enigmatic Dart and Close Allies
Cerastis cornuta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1874. The species is part of the Cerastis genus complex, which includes several closely related species sometimes referred to collectively as the 'Enigmatic Dart and Close Allies.' It is recorded as present in North America.
Cerastis enigmatica
Enigmatic Dart
Cerastis enigmatica, commonly known as the enigmatic dart, is a species of noctuid moth described by Lafontaine and Crabo in 1997. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 10995.2.
Cerastis gloriosa
Cerastis gloriosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Crabo and Lafontaine in 1997. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA or Hodges number 10995.3. As a member of the Noctuidae, it belongs to one of the largest families of moths, commonly known as owlet moths.
Cerastis salicarum
Willow Dart
Cerastis salicarum, commonly known as the willow dart, is a noctuid moth species first described by Walker in 1857. It is classified within the cutworm or dart moth group of the family Noctuidae. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10996. It occurs in North America with documented records from Canadian provinces and the northern United States.
Chaetaglaea sericea
silky sallow
Chaetaglaea sericea, commonly known as the silky sallow, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Morrison in 1874 under the basionym Glaea sericea. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9950. It belongs to the genus Chaetaglaea, a group of sallow moths within the large noctuid family.
Chersotis juncta
stirrup dart moth, spear dart moth, Stirrup and Spear Dart
Chersotis juncta is a noctuid moth with a Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, northern Asia, and North America. The species is known by multiple common names referencing its wing pattern. It is a member of the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae.
Cobalos franciscanus
Cobalos franciscanus
Cobalos franciscanus is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1899. It is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 9424. The genus Cobalos is a small group within the Noctuidae, and this species appears to be rarely encountered based on available collection records.
Cosmia elisae
cutworm moth, dart moth
Cosmia elisae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Lafontaine and Troubridge in 2003. It is native to North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9814.1. As a member of the genus Cosmia, it belongs to a group of noctuid moths commonly known as dagger moths or cutworms. The species remains poorly documented in scientific literature beyond its original description and basic taxonomic classification.
Cosmia praeacuta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Cosmia praeacuta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. It is found in North America. The species is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini. It is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 9814.
Dargida aleada
Wheat Head Armyworm
Dargida aleada is a noctuid moth known as one of the wheat head armyworms, a group of late-season pests of wheat in the Texas High Plains. The species belongs to a genus of 13 morphologically similar species whose larvae feed within wheat heads, damaging kernels primarily during the soft dough stage. Adults are medium-sized moths with yellow-brown forewings bearing a lengthwise brown stripe. The species has one generation per year, with larvae emerging in late May and June.
Dichagyris capota
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris capota is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1908. Originally placed in the genus Euxoa, it was later transferred to Dichagyris. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10876. Like other members of its family, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that develop as soil-dwelling cutworms.
Dichagyris cataclivis
cataclivis dart moth
Dichagyris cataclivis is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Dyar in 1910. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as cutworms or darts, characterized by robust bodies and cryptic coloration. The species occurs in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Dichagyris cyminopristes
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris cyminopristes is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1912. Originally placed in the genus Episilia, it is now classified in Dichagyris. The species is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, commonly known as owlet moths. It has been assigned Hodges number 10887 in the North American moth numbering system. Available records indicate a North American distribution, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Dichagyris grotei
Grote's black-tipped quaker
Dichagyris grotei is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Franclemont and Todd in 1983. It was originally described as Loxagrotis grotei before being transferred to the genus Dichagyris. The species is known from North America and is recorded in the Moth Photographers Group (MPG) database with Hodges number 10869. As a noctuid moth, it belongs to a large and diverse family of primarily nocturnal Lepidoptera commonly known as owlet moths.
Dichagyris kyune
Dichagyris kyune is a species of noctuid moth (cutworm or dart moth) described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10880. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is rarely encountered or understudied.
Dichagyris lobato
Dichagyris lobato is a species of noctuid moth described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10884. It was originally described under the basionym Pseudoglaea lobato.
Dichagyris madida
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris madida is a noctuid moth species described by Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is present in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10885. It was originally described under the genus Mesogona before being transferred to Dichagyris.
Dichagyris neoclivis
Dichagyris neoclivis is a noctuid moth species described in 1924 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to the diverse cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as Rhizagrotis neoclivis before being transferred to the genus Dichagyris. It is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 10872 in the North American moth numbering system.
Dichagyris polycala
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris polycala is a species of noctuid moth described by Lafontaine in 2004. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10875. Published records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.
Dichagyris socorro
Socorro cutworm moth, Socorro dart moth
Dichagyris socorro is a noctuid moth species described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, with records from the southwestern United States including New Mexico. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10874. The specific epithet 'socorro' likely refers to Socorro, New Mexico, a location within its documented range.
Dichagyris triphaenoides
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris triphaenoides is a noctuid moth species described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1912. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10667. Limited observational data exists for this species, with 13 records documented on iNaturalist.
Dichagyris variabilis
Yellow Dart
Dichagyris variabilis, commonly known as the yellow dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Grote in 1874, originally under the genus Pseudorthosia. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10889. This moth belongs to a large genus of noctuid moths distributed primarily in North America.
Dypterygia dolens
Dypterygia dolens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was originally described as Macronoctua dolens by Druce in 1909. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9562. Available documentation for this species is limited, with most information derived from taxonomic databases rather than detailed biological studies.
Dypterygia rozmani
American Bird's-wing
Dypterygia rozmani, commonly known as the American Bird's-wing, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is attracted to fermenting bait and has been documented in pine-oak forest habitats. Its Hodges number is 9560.
Egira cognata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Egira cognata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10509. As a member of the genus Egira, it belongs to a group of noctuid moths whose larvae are known as cutworms.
Egira curialis
Citrus Cutworm
Egira curialis is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Citrus Cutworm, native to North America. The species has been documented as a pest of citrus groves in California's San Joaquin Valley, where larvae feed on young fruit and contribute to scarring damage. Research indicates that caterpillar densities and associated damage are higher in larger citrus groves. The species is listed under Hodges number 10511 in the North American moth numbering system.
Egira simplex
Simple Cutworm Moth
Egira simplex is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1865 and is assigned Hodges number 10506 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Egira, it is classified within the tribe Orthosiini of the subfamily Noctuinae.
Elaphria deltoides
Elaphria deltoides is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Möschler in 1880. It is classified within the tribe Elaphriini and is known from North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9679.1. As a member of the cutworm or dart moth group, it belongs to a diverse assemblage of primarily nocturnal Lepidoptera.
Elaphria exesa
Exesa Midget Moth
Elaphria exesa, commonly known as the Exesa Midget Moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Guenée in 1852. The species is native to North America and is attracted to blacklight, a common method for observing nocturnal moths. It is assigned Hodges number 9682 in the North American moth numbering system.
Elaphria georgei
George's Midget
Elaphria georgei, commonly known as George's Midget, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Moore and Rawson in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Elaphriini, a group of small to medium-sized moths often referred to as "midgets." The MONA/Hodges number for this species is 9680.
Eucoptocnemis dapsilis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Eucoptocnemis dapsilis is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882 under the name Agrotis dapsilis. It belongs to a group commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10696. Like other noctuids in this genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal, though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.
Eucoptocnemis dollii
Doll's cutworm moth, Doll's dart moth
Eucoptocnemis dollii is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described by Grote in 1882 under the genus Agrotis before being transferred to Eucoptocnemis. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10643. Adults are characterized by relatively plain, grayish-brown forewings with minimal pattern contrast and white hindwings with gray venation. The species occurs in North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Eucoptocnemis rufula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Eucoptocnemis rufula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Lafontaine in 2004. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10696.1. As a member of the genus Eucoptocnemis, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as cutworms.
Eupsilia cirripalea
Franclemont's Sallow
Eupsilia cirripalea, known as Franclemont's Sallow, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae described by John G. Franclemont in 1952. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is found in North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9934 in the North American moth numbering system.
Eupsilia fringata
Eupsilia fringata is a noctuid moth species described in 1916 from North America. It belongs to the dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recognized by Hodges number 9938.
Eupsilia morrisoni
Morrison's Sallow
Eupsilia morrisoni, commonly known as Morrison's sallow, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1874 and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9936.
Eupsilia sidus
Barrens Sallow, Sidus Sallow
Eupsilia sidus, known as the Barrens Sallow or Sidus Sallow, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is native to North America, with documented records from Manitoba and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9933.1. It belongs to the genus Eupsilia, a group of moths commonly referred to as sallows.
Eupsilia tristigmata
Three-spotted Sallow, Brown Fruitworm
Eupsilia tristigmata is a noctuid moth native to North America, commonly known as the Three-spotted Sallow or Brown Fruitworm. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini. The species is documented across Canada and the northern United States, with over 1,000 iNaturalist observations. It is designated MONA/Hodges number 9935.
Eurois nigra
Great Black Dart, Great Black Dart Moth
Eurois nigra is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1892. It is known from North America, with records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species has two recognized subspecies: E. n. nigra and E. n. argni.
Euxoa bicollaris
Euxoa bicollaris is a noctuid moth in the genus Euxoa, characterized by a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. The species is endemic to western North America, with its core distribution in California and range extending northward to southern British Columbia. As a member of the cutworm moth group, its larvae likely exhibit typical cutworm feeding habits, though species-specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Euxoa brevipennis
Euxoa brevipennis is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1888. The species has a wingspan of approximately 33 mm. It occurs in western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, and the U.S. states of Utah, Colorado, and California. The specific epithet 'brevipennis' refers to short wings, though detailed morphological descriptions beyond wingspan are not readily available in the literature.
Euxoa brunneigera
Euxoa brunneigera is a noctuid moth species occurring in western North America from British Columbia south to California. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 30 mm and exhibit variable coloration ranging from grey to brown. The species belongs to the genus Euxoa, which includes numerous cutworm species whose larvae are agricultural pests.
Euxoa castanea
Euxoa castanea is a moth species in the family Noctuidae described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1981. It is found in western North America, with a wingspan of 35–38 mm. Adults are active from July to August, with one generation per year. The species belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths, many of which are agricultural pests.
Euxoa cona
Euxoa cona is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Strecker in 1898. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths found primarily in North America. The species is recognized in major taxonomic databases but appears to have limited published biological documentation.
Euxoa dissona
dissonant dart
Euxoa dissona, commonly known as the dissonant dart, is a noctuid moth native to north-eastern North America. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which includes numerous cutworm and dart moth species. The species was first described by Möschler in 1860 under the basionym Agrotis dissona. Available records indicate it occurs in boreal and temperate regions of Canada and the northern United States.
Euxoa divergens
Divergent Dart
Euxoa divergens, commonly known as the divergent dart, is a noctuid moth native to North America. Adults have a wingspan of 31–35 mm and are active from May through September, with one generation per year. The species occupies a broad geographic range spanning from Newfoundland and Alaska southward to New York, Michigan, and the mountain regions of the western United States.
Euxoa dodi
Euxoa dodi is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1923. It belongs to a genus containing numerous cutworm and dart moth species, many of which are agricultural pests. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal information available regarding its biology, ecology, or economic significance. It appears to be a relatively obscure member of the North American noctuid fauna.