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Neoligia exhausta
Exhausted Brocade
Neoligia exhausta, known as the exhausted brocade, is a noctuid moth species first described by Smith in 1903. Originally placed in Hadena, it was later transferred to Neoligia. The species is recorded across North America with over 2,200 observations documented on iNaturalist. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae.
Neoligia subjuncta
Connected Brocade
Neoligia subjuncta, commonly known as the Connected Brocade, is a species of noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs across northern North America, with documented populations in the Canadian prairies and northern New England. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9412. As a member of the cutworm moth group, it is presumed to have nocturnal adult activity and larval development in herbaceous habitats.
Nephelodes
Bronzed Cutworm Moths
Nephelodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus includes at least six recognized species, with Nephelodes minians (Bronzed Cutworm or Shaded Umber Moth) being the most well-known. These moths are placed in the tribe Tholerini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus has been documented in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
Oligia bridghamii
Bridgham's Brocade, Bridgham's Brocade Moth
Oligia bridghamii, commonly known as Bridgham's Brocade, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1866 and is found in North America. The species has been assigned MONA Hodges number 9415. As a member of the genus Oligia, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths often associated with grassy habitats.
Oligia divesta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Oligia divesta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. It is a medium-sized noctuid moth native to North America. The species is recognized by the Hodges number 9559 in North American moth classification systems. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been documented in at least 233 observations, suggesting it is moderately well-recorded across its range.
Oligia minuscula
Small Brocade, Bog Oligia
Oligia minuscula, commonly known as the Small Brocade or Bog Oligia, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Morrison in 1875 under the basionym Orthosia minuscula. The species is found in North America, with two recognized subspecies: O. m. minuscula and O. m. grahami. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9416.
Oligia modica
black-banded brocade
Oligia modica, commonly known as the black-banded brocade, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across multiple Canadian provinces and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9404.
Oligia obtusa
obtuse sedge borer
Oligia obtusa is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1902, originally placed in the genus Helotropha. It is commonly known as the obtuse sedge borer and occurs in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the diverse cutworm or dart moth group within Noctuidae.
Oligia rampartensis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Oligia rampartensis is a small noctuid moth first described in 1923. It belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths whose larvae often feed on grasses and sedges. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9414.1.
Oligia tusa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Oligia tusa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878, originally under the genus Hadena. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned the Hodges number 9405 in the North American moth numbering system.
Oligia violacea
Violet Brocade Moth
Oligia violacea is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and is assigned Hodges number 9414 in the North American moth numbering system.
Orthodes adiastola
cutworm moth, dart moth
Orthodes adiastola is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Franclemont in 1976. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10588.
Orthodes detracta
Disparaged Arches Moth, disparaged arches
Orthodes detracta, commonly known as the Disparaged Arches Moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across Canada and the northern United States. The species is assigned Hodges number 10288 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the diverse noctuid moth fauna of temperate regions.
Orthodes furtiva
Orthodes furtiva is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number 10586. As a member of the cutworm moth group, larvae likely exhibit soil-dwelling habits and nocturnal feeding behavior typical of the genus, though specific life history details remain poorly documented.
Orthodes noverca
cutworm moth, dart moth
Orthodes noverca is a noctuid moth first described by Grote in 1878. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been recorded from North America and is cataloged under Hodges number 10282. Taxonomic placement has shifted, with some sources listing it under the related genus Homorthodes.
Orthosia alurina
Gray Quaker
Orthosia alurina, commonly known as the gray Quaker, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, where adults are active in early spring. The species was originally described as Taeniocampa alurina by Smith in 1902. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is part of the early spring moth fauna that emerges before most deciduous trees leaf out.
Orthosia arthrolita
Orthosia arthrolita is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1875. It belongs to a genus of early spring-flying moths, with adults typically active during the brief window before foliage fully develops. The species occurs in North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as Orthosia hibisci.
Orthosia erythrolita
Orthosia erythrolita is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1879. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10477. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it likely exhibits spring flight activity typical of the group.
Orthosia ferrigera
Orthosia ferrigera is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. It occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10482. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is likely an early spring-emerging species, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Orthosia garmani
Garman's Quaker
Orthosia garmani, known as Garman's Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species is found in North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10488. The genus Orthosia includes several early spring-emerging species, though specific details for O. garmani remain limited in available sources.
Orthosia mys
cutworm moth, dart moth
Orthosia mys is a noctuid moth species described by Dyar in 1903. 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 10481.
Orthosia pacifica
Pacific Quaker
Orthosia pacifica, commonly known as the Pacific Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in western North America. The species was first described by Harvey in 1874 under the basionym Taeniocampa pacifica. Adults exhibit characteristic gray-brown coloration with patterned forewings and whitish hindwings. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10494.
Orthosia praeses
Orthosia praeses is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1879. It belongs to the spring-flying Orthosia genus, a group of early-emerging cutworm moths in North America. The species is documented in entomological records with a MONA/Hodges number of 10480. Like congeners, it likely exhibits univoltine flight activity concentrated in early spring.
Orthosia revicta
Subdued Quaker, rusty whitesided caterpillar
Orthosia revicta, commonly known as the Subdued Quaker, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across Canada and the northern United States. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is an early spring-emerging species. The species was originally described by Morrison in 1876 under the basionym Taeniocampa revicta.
Orthosia rubescens
Ruby Quaker
Orthosia rubescens, commonly known as the ruby Quaker, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found across North America and is characterized by its reddish coloration. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10487. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is a spring-flying moth with a single generation per year.
Orthosia segregata
Separated Quaker
Orthosia segregata, commonly known as the Separated Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It belongs to the genus Orthosia, a group of early spring-flying moths often referred to as "quakers." The species was described by Smith in 1893 and is native to North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other Orthosia species, it likely has a single generation per year with adults emerging in early spring.
Orthosia tenuimacula
Orthosia tenuimacula is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described from North America in 1913. The species belongs to a genus of early spring-emerging moths, with adults typically active during March and April. Like other Orthosia species, it likely overwinters in the pupal stage. The specific epithet 'tenuimacula' (slender spot) refers to a marking on the forewing. Very few observations exist for this species, suggesting it may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific habitats.
Orthosia terminata
Orthosia terminata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1888. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10484. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is likely an early spring-emerging moth with a single generation per year, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Orthosia transparens
Orthosia transparens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 10479. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is likely an early spring-flying species.
Papaipema nelita
coneflower borer, Coneflower Borer Moth
Papaipema nelita, commonly known as the coneflower borer, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Strecker in 1898 and is native to North America. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as borers in the stems and roots of herbaceous plants. The species has been documented in Canada and the United States.
Papestra quadrata
Quadrate Shears
Papestra quadrata is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Quadrate Shears. The species was described by Smith in 1891 and originally placed in the genus Mamestra. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate P. q. quadrata and P. q. ingravis. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10310.
Parabagrotis exsertistigma
Parabagrotis exsertistigma is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described by Morris in 1874. It is a member of the genus Parabagrotis, which contains several North American noctuid species. The species has been recorded in western Canada and is attracted to ultraviolet light sources, a common trait among noctuid moths. Its Hodges number is 11047.
Parabagrotis formalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Parabagrotis formalis is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1874. It is recorded from North America, with observations from California and other western regions. The species is attracted to ultraviolet light and has been documented at blacklighting events. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 11047.1.
Parabagrotis sulinaris
Parabagrotis sulinaris is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. It belongs to the genus Parabagrotis, a group of noctuid moths found in North America. The species is known from distribution records in North America, with 209 observations recorded on iNaturalist. It is assigned Hodges number 11048.
Perigonica angulata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica angulata is a species of noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as a cutworm or dart moth. The species was described by Smith in 1890 and occurs in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Noctuidae. The genus Perigonica contains multiple species distributed across North America.
Perigonica fulminans
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica fulminans is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1890. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10466. As a member of the Noctuidae, it belongs to a large family commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms, or dart moths.
Perigonica pectinata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica pectinata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1943 and is known from North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10469. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a large group of predominantly nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Phosphila miselioides
Spotted Phosphila Moth, spotted phosphila
Phosphila miselioides, commonly known as the spotted phosphila, is a noctuid moth species described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is a member of the cutworm or dart moth group within family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Photedes panatela
Northern Cordgrass Borer Moth, Northern Cordgrass Borer
Photedes panatela, known as the northern cordgrass borer moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1904, originally under the basionym Erastria panatela. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned Hodges number 9436 in the North American moth numbering system.
Platypolia anceps
Ashen-spotted Brocade
Platypolia anceps is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species is recognized by the common name Ashen-spotted Brocade and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9976. It was originally described by Stephens in 1850 under the name Polia anceps.
Platypolia loda
cutworm moth, dart moth
Platypolia loda is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Strecker in 1898 and is native to North America. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 9978 and includes two recognized subspecies: P. l. loda and P. l. gunderi.
Polia imbrifera
Cloudy Arches Moth, cloudy arch
Polia imbrifera, commonly known as the Cloudy Arches Moth or cloudy arch, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species is native to North America and has been recorded across a broad geographic range including the United States and Canada.
Polia nimbosa
Stormy Arches, stormy arch
Polia nimbosa, commonly known as the Stormy Arches, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Guenée in 1852, with the basionym Aplecta nimbosa. The species is recognized by the MONA/Hodges number 10275 and is known to occur across North America. Three subspecies have been described: P. n. mystica, P. n. mysticoides, and the nominate P. n. nimbosa.
Polia piniae
piney moth
Polia piniae, commonly known as the piney moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Buckett and Bauer in 1967. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10274.
Polia purpurissata
Purple Arches Moth, Purple Arches
Polia purpurissata, commonly known as the purple arches moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1864 and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10280 in the North American moth classification system. It belongs to the genus Polia, which comprises numerous noctuid moth species.
Polia richardsoni
Alpine Arches
Polia richardsoni is a noctuid moth species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Alpine Arches. First described by John Curtis in 1834, it is found across North America. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family. It has two recognized subspecies: the nominate P. r. richardsoni and P. r. magna. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10279.
Pronoctua pyrophiloides
bronze dart
Pronoctua pyrophiloides, commonly known as the bronze dart, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Harvey in 1876 and is native to North America. The species belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths. Available records for this species are limited.
Properigea tapeta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Properigea tapeta is a species of noctuid moth described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been assigned MONA Hodges number 9592 and is known to occur in North America. It is represented by over 100 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not exceptionally rare.
Protogygia enalaga
Protogygia enalaga is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by McDunnough in 1932. It belongs to the genus Protogygia, a group of noctuid moths found in western North America. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairies, specifically Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is assigned Hodges number 10893 in the North American moth numbering system.
Protogygia lagena
lagena dart
Protogygia lagena, commonly known as the lagena dart, is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1875. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is native to North America.