Cutworm-moth
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Lacinipolia patalis
Lacinipolia patalis is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) found in North America. It was described by Grote in 1873, originally placed in the genus Xylomiges. The species is part of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini. Like other members of its genus, it is nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Lacinipolia spiculosa
Lacinipolia spiculosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1883. It is found in North America and is one of several larger owlet moths in the genus Lacinipolia that are attracted to blacklights at night. Species in this genus are difficult to distinguish from one another by appearance alone.
Lacinipolia stenotis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia stenotis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Hampson in 1905. It belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths found in North America. The species is part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, which contains many nocturnal moths attracted to light. Like other members of its genus, it cannot be reliably identified to species by appearance alone.
Lacinipolia strigicollis
Collared Arches Moth
Lacinipolia strigicollis, commonly known as the collared arches moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Wallengren in 1860 and is found in North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10415. The genus Lacinipolia contains multiple species that are difficult to distinguish visually without close examination.
Lacinipolia vittula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia vittula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and occurs in North America. Like other members of its genus, adults are attracted to lights at night and exhibit variable coloration, with some individuals appearing mottled gray with reflective wing scales and others green.
Leucania adjuta
Adjutant Wainscot
Leucania adjuta, the adjutant wainscot, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Heliophila adjuta. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10456. It belongs to the tribe Leucaniini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Leucania calidior
cutworm moth, dart moth
Leucania calidior is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Forbes in 1936. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are commonly known as armyworms. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10460. Like other Leucania species, it is likely nocturnal as an adult, though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.
Leucania commoides
Two-lined Wainscot, Comma Wainscot
Leucania commoides is a noctuid moth species found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces and the northern United States. The species is commonly known as the Two-lined Wainscot or Comma Wainscot, referring to characteristic forewing markings. Adults are attracted to light and have been documented in substantial numbers on iNaturalist.
Leucania dia
Leucania dia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, found in North America. This noctuid moth is part of a large genus of similar species, many of which are challenging to distinguish without close examination. The species was described by Grote in 1879 and is currently recognized as a synonym of Leucania insueta in some taxonomic databases.
Leucania imperfecta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Leucania imperfecta is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 10452. As a member of the genus Leucania, it shares characteristics with other wainscot moths, though specific biological details remain limited in published literature.
Leucania incognita
Unknown Wainscot
Leucania incognita is a noctuid moth species first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species occurs in North America and is known by the common name "Unknown Wainscot." It has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10450 for North American moth classification.
Leucania inermis
Unarmed Wainscot
Leucania inermis, commonly known as the unarmed wainscot, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae described by Forbes in 1936. It belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths distributed across North America. The species is recorded from locations including Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States.
Leucania insueta
Heterodox Wainscot Moth
Leucania insueta, known as the heterodox wainscot moth, 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 occurs in North America with documented records from Canada and the northeastern United States.
Leucania oaxacana
Leucania oaxacana is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Schaus in 1898. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10451.
Leucania pilipalpis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Leucania pilipalpis is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1877. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10463. It is documented from North America with limited observational records.
Leucania scirpicola
Scirpus Wainscot
Leucania scirpicola, known as the Scirpus Wainscot, is a noctuid moth described by Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with 187 iNaturalist observations. Its specific epithet 'scirpicola' references an association with Scirpus (bulrushes), suggesting a habitat or host plant connection.
Leucania stolata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Leucania stolata is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 10453. Available records remain limited, with 68 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Leucania subpunctata
white-dotted wainscot, forage armyworm moth
Leucania subpunctata, commonly called the white-dotted wainscot or forage armyworm moth, is a noctuid moth described by Harvey in 1875. 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 10453.1.
Leucania ursula
ursula wainscot
Leucania ursula is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. It was first described by Forbes in 1936 under the basionym Cirphis ursula. The species is part of a species complex that includes the unarmed wainscot and related taxa. Like other Leucania species, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that function as cutworms.
Lithophane amanda
Amanda's Pinion
Lithophane amanda, commonly known as Amanda's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Smith in 1900 under the basionym Xylina amanda. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9891. It is one of approximately 256 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not among the most commonly observed noctuid moths.
Lithophane antennata
ashen pinion, green fruitworm
Lithophane antennata is a noctuid moth native to North America. Adults are active during late fall and winter, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species is known by two common names reflecting different aspects of its biology: 'ashen pinion' describes the adult's dull grayish wing coloration, while 'green fruitworm' refers to the larval stage that damages developing fruit. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9910.
Lithophane baileyi
Bailey's Pinion
Lithophane baileyi, commonly known as Bailey's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1877. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9902.
Lithophane bethunei
Bethune's Pinion
Lithophane bethunei, commonly known as Bethune's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1868. The species is distributed across northern North America, with confirmed records in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9887.
Lithophane contra
anti-pinion
Lithophane contra, commonly known as the anti-pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 9897.
Lithophane dilatocula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lithophane dilatocula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It is a member of the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly known as pinions. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9923.
Lithophane franclemonti
Franclemont's Pinion
Lithophane franclemonti, commonly called Franclemont's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Metzler in 1998 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9888.1. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths known for their late-season flight periods and cryptic winter-adult biology.
Lithophane gausapata
Cypress Pinions
Lithophane gausapata, commonly called Cypress Pinions, is a noctuid moth described by Grote in 1883. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of cutworm moths often associated with coniferous forests. The species is found in North America and is part of the subfamily Noctuinae.
Lithophane hemina
hemina pinion, Brown Pinion
Lithophane hemina, known as the hemina pinion or Brown Pinion, is a noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini. It is recorded from North America, with confirmed observations in the northeastern United States including Vermont.
Lithophane itata
Lithophane itata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1899. Originally placed in the genus Xylina, it is now classified within Lithophane. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9920.
Lithophane lanei
Lane's Pinion
Lithophane lanei is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge in 2006. It is known from North America and is assigned the Hodges number 9893.1. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly referred to as pinions. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Lithophane laticinerea
broad ashen pinion moth, Broad Ashen Pinion
Lithophane laticinerea, commonly known as the broad ashen pinion moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1874. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often called pinions due to their wing shape. The species has been documented across northern North America with over 120 iNaturalist observations.
Lithophane nasar
Lithophane nasar is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1909 under the basionym Xylina nasar. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Lithophane pexata
plush-naped pinion
Lithophane pexata, commonly known as the plush-naped pinion, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of cutworm or dart moths often active during cooler months.
Lithophane ponderosa
Lithophane ponderosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2003. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9924.1. Like other members of the genus Lithophane, it belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini.
Lithophane scottae
Connecticut Pinion, fireweed groundsel
Lithophane scottae is a noctuid moth species described by Troubridge in 2006. It is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9904.1. The species is referred to by two common names: "Connecticut Pinion" and "fireweed groundsel." As a member of the genus Lithophane, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as pinions.
Lithophane semiusta
Singed Pinion
Lithophane semiusta, commonly known as the Singed Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1874 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9885. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often associated with woody vegetation.
Lithophane subtilis
Subtle Pinion
Lithophane subtilis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Franclemont in 1969. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly known as pinions that are primarily active during late fall through early spring. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the eastern and central regions of the continent. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and exhibits adult activity during the colder months when few other moth species are active.
Lithophane tepida
luke-warm pinion moth
Lithophane tepida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and presumably the United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9909. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, which includes other 'pinion' moths.
Marilopteryx carancahua
cutworm moth, dart moth
Marilopteryx carancahua is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Blanchard and Franclemont in 1982. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 10633.1.
Melanchra pulverulenta
Graphite Arches
Melanchra pulverulenta is a noctuid moth commonly known as Graphite Arches. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with confirmed records in Canada and the United States.
Meropleon ambifusca
Newman's Brocade
Meropleon ambifusca, commonly known as Newman's Brocade, is a noctuid moth species described by Newman in 1948. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and holds conservation status as a species of special concern in Connecticut.
Meropleon cosmion
cutworm moth, dart moth
Meropleon cosmion is a species of noctuid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1924. It belongs to the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9425. Like other members of the genus Meropleon, it is part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Meropleon linae
Meropleon linae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Metlevski in 2005. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9425.2. As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a large group of primarily nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Mesapamea fractilinea
Broken-lined Brocade Moth, broken-lined brocade
Mesapamea fractilinea is a moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the broken-lined brocade. It is a cutworm or dart moth native to North America. The species was described by Grote in 1874 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9406.
Metaxaglaea australis
Southern Sallow, southern sallow moth
Metaxaglaea australis, commonly known as the southern sallow moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Schweitzer in 1979. It is found in North America, where it inhabits woodland habitats. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.1.
Metaxaglaea semitaria
Footpath Sallow, footpath sallow moth
Metaxaglaea semitaria, commonly known as the footpath sallow moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Franclemont in 1968. It belongs to the tribe Xylenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.
Mythimna oxygala
Lesser Wainscot
Mythimna oxygala, commonly known as the lesser wainscot, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to a genus that includes several agricultural pest species, though specific pest status for this species is not well documented. The species is part of the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae.
Neleucania patricia
Patricia's Dart Moth
Neleucania patricia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1880 under the basionym Heliophila patricia. It is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10610 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. Like other members of the genus Neleucania, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that likely exhibit typical cutworm feeding habits, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Neleucania praegracilis
Slender Flower Moth
Neleucania praegracilis is a noctuid moth first described by Grote in 1877. It is distributed across North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. The species is classified in the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Its MONA/Hodges number is 10613.
Neoligia canadensis
Canadian Brocade
Neoligia canadensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It is a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and occurs in North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9411.1. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this species.