Cutworm-moth
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Protogygia postera
cutworm moth, dart moth
Protogygia postera is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Fauske & Lafontaine in 2004. It is known from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The genus Protogygia comprises a small group of noctuid moths distributed in North America.
Protolampra rufipectus
red-breasted dart moth, red-breasted dart
Protolampra rufipectus, commonly known as the red-breasted dart moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Morrison in 1875. The specific epithet rufipectus refers to the reddish coloration of the thorax. It is one of relatively few species in the genus Protolampra, which belongs to the diverse cutworm and dart moth group within Noctuidae. The species is documented in central and western North America.
Protoperigea anotha
kaslo rustic
Protoperigea anotha, known as the kaslo rustic, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Dyar in 1904 and is native to North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 9642 in the North American moth numbering system. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group of ground-dwelling moths commonly referred to as owlet moths.
Protoperigea posticata
Protoperigea posticata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Harvey in 1875, originally placed in the genus Orthosia. The species is known from North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9643.
Protoperigea umbricata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Protoperigea umbricata is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Mustelin in 2006. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9643.1. Little detailed information about its biology and ecology has been published.
Proxenus mindara
Rough-skinned Cutworm Moth
Proxenus mindara, known as the rough-skinned cutworm moth, is a noctuid moth species described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is found in North America and has been documented at blacklighting events in California. Its MONA or Hodges number is 9648.
Pseudanarta actura
Pseudanarta actura is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1908. It occurs in North America and is represented by two recognized subspecies. The species is poorly documented, with limited observational records available.
Pseudanarta caeca
Brown-patched Golden Arches
Pseudanarta caeca is a species of noctuid moth, commonly known as the Brown-patched Golden Arches. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Dod in 1913 and is found in North America. It is assigned Hodges number 9604 in the North American moth classification system.
Pseudanarta daemonalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudanarta daemonalis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Franclemont in 1941. It is recorded from North America and assigned Hodges number 9613. The genus Pseudanarta belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond taxonomic placement and geographic occurrence.
Pseudanarta flava
Lined Golden Arches
Pseudanarta flava is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Lined Golden Arches. The species was described by Grote in 1874 and is native to North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9606. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a large group of primarily nocturnal moths whose larvae are often referred to as cutworms or armyworms due to their feeding habits.
Pseudeustrotia indeterminata
Pseudeustrotia indeterminata is a noctuid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It is a member of the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9054.
Pseudobryomima fallax
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudobryomima fallax is a noctuid moth species described by Hampson in 1906. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known to occur across North America, with 204 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Originally described under the genus Bryomima, it was later transferred to Pseudobryomima. Like other noctuids in this group, the larvae are likely soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed at or below ground level.
Pseudobryomima muscosa
Mossy Pseudobryomima Moth, mossy pseudobryomima
Pseudobryomima muscosa is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hampson in 1906. It is commonly known as the mossy pseudobryomima, a reference to its moss-like cryptic coloration. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. It has been recorded across North America.
Pseudohermonassa flavotincta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudohermonassa flavotincta is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1892. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, a common name reflecting larval feeding habits and adult flight patterns. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10952 in the North American moth classification system.
Pseudorthodes puerilis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudorthodes puerilis is a species of noctuid moth described by Grote in 1874. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10583.
Pseudorthodes vecors
Small Brown Quaker
Pseudorthodes vecors, known as the Small Brown Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Orthodes vecors. The species is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10578.
Pseudorthodes virgula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudorthodes virgula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. Originally described as Taeniocampa virgula by Grote in 1883, it is currently classified in the genus Pseudorthodes within the tribe Eriopygini. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 10584. Records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.
Pyreferra hesperidago
mustard sallow
Pyreferra hesperidago, commonly known as the mustard sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Hoporina hesperidago. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9929.
Resapamea venosa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Resapamea venosa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a cutworm or dart moth. The species was first described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are typically associated with wetland and riparian habitats. The species has been documented in North America with limited observational records.
Rhyacia clemens
Clemens' Dart Moth
Rhyacia clemens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. It is a noctuid moth native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10925.1. Like other members of the genus Rhyacia, it is part of the diverse noctuid fauna of northern regions.
Richia chortalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Richia chortalis is a noctuid moth species 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 is cataloged under Hodges number 10881. Available information is limited, with 65 iNaturalist observations suggesting it is not frequently encountered.
Richia herculeana
Richia herculeana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Schaus in 1898. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10879.1. As a member of the Noctuidae, it belongs to a large family of moths commonly known as owlet moths.
Richia serano
Richia serano is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1910. It is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10879. As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of predominantly nocturnal moths.
Scotogramma deffessa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Scotogramma deffessa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as a cutworm or dart moth. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10251. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only four records on iNaturalist. The genus Scotogramma contains multiple species of nocturnal moths whose larvae are known as cutworms.
Scotogramma fervida
cutworm moth, dart moth
Scotogramma fervida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1912. The species is found in North America, with records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10239. Two subspecies are recognized: S. f. fervida and S. f. proxima.
Scotogramma fieldi
cutworm moth, dart moth
Scotogramma fieldi is a noctuid moth species described in 1927 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10250.
Scotogramma harnardi
Harnard's cutworm, Harnard's dart moth
Scotogramma harnardi is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described in 1924 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to a genus of medium-sized noctuid moths commonly known as cutworms due to the feeding behavior of their larvae. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Scotogramma ptilodonta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Scotogramma ptilodonta is a noctuid moth species in the tribe Hadenini, first described by Grote in 1883 under the basionym Trichopolia ptilodonta. The species is distributed across North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10244. Three subspecies are recognized: S. p. ptilodonta, S. p. albescens, and S. p. nevada.
Sideridis congermana
German Cousin Moth, German cousin
Sideridis congermana is a noctuid moth commonly known as the German Cousin Moth. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Morrison in 1874 and is native to North America. It is assigned Hodges number 10266 in the North American moth numbering system.
Sideridis rosea
Rosewing Moth, Rosewing
Sideridis rosea, commonly known as the rosewing or rosewing moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Harvey in 1874, originally placed in the genus Mamestra. The species is found across North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a large group of moths commonly referred to as cutworms or dart moths.
Sideridis ruisa
Sideridis ruisa is a noctuid moth described by Forbes in 1913. 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 10262. Published records remain sparse, with limited observational data available.
Spaelotis unicava
cutworm moth, dart moth
Spaelotis unicava is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. The species is found in Central America and North America. It has been assigned the MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 10926.2. The genus Spaelotis belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group of owlet moths.
Stretchia inferior
Stretchia inferior is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Stretchia, a group of noctuid moths. Available information is limited to basic taxonomic and distributional data.
Stretchia pacifica
Stretchia pacifica is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by McDunnough in 1949. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10474. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and associated with forested or shrubland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Sunira decipiens
Shield-backed Cutworm Moth
Sunira decipiens is a noctuid moth found in North America. The species belongs to the cutworm moth group and has been documented in multiple observation records. It was originally described by Grote in 1881 under the genus Agrochola, which is now treated as a synonym of Sunira. The common name "Shield-backed Cutworm Moth" reflects its placement within this economically significant moth group.
Synorthodes auriginea
cutworm moth, dart moth
Synorthodes auriginea is a species of noctuid moth described by Franclemont in 1976. 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 10590. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Tesagrotis atrifrons
cutworm moth, dart moth
Tesagrotis atrifrons is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. It is native to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10977. Little specific ecological information has been published for this species.
Tholera americana
American cutworm, American dart moth
Tholera americana is a noctuid moth species native to North America, first described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, characterized by stout-bodied larvae that feed at or below ground level. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10523 and has been documented in western Canadian provinces including Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 58 iNaturalist observations supporting its presence in the region.
Tricholita baranca
Canyonlands Quaker
Tricholita baranca is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Canyonlands Quaker. It was first described by William Barnes in 1905. The species is known from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10629. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of primarily nocturnal moths.
Tricholita chipeta
Chipeta dart moth, Chipeta cutworm moth
Tricholita chipeta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America. Limited detailed biological information is available in published sources.
Tricholita fistula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Tricholita fistula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1878. It is distributed across North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10630. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a large group of primarily nocturnal, ground-dwelling moth larvae commonly known as cutworms.
Trichordestra beanii
Bean's Cutworm, Bean's Dart Moth
Trichordestra beanii is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, characterized by larvae that feed on low vegetation. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10306.
Trichordestra dodii
Dod's cutworm moth
Trichordestra dodii is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been documented in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Published records indicate a restricted distribution in North America with limited observational data available.
Trichordestra liquida
cutworm moth, dart moth
Trichordestra liquida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10308.
Trichordestra rugosa
Wrinkled Trichordestra
Trichordestra rugosa, the wrinkled trichordestra, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was first described by Morrison in 1875. It is assigned Hodges number 10302 in the North American moth classification system.
Trichordestra tacoma
Tacoma polia, Tacoma Arches
Trichordestra tacoma is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the Tacoma polia or Tacoma Arches. The species was first described by Strecker in 1900. Like other members of the genus Trichordestra, it belongs to the diverse noctuid moth fauna of the continent.
Ulolonche culea
Sheathed Quaker
Ulolonche culea, commonly known as the sheathed Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a nocturnal moth found in North America, where adults are attracted to light sources. The species was described by Guenée in 1852 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10567.
Ulolonche dilecta
cutworm, dart moth
Ulolonche dilecta is a noctuid moth species described by H. Edwards in 1885. 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 10572. Observations are relatively sparse, with 33 records documented on iNaturalist.
Xanthia tatago
pink-barred sallow, pink-banded sallow
Xanthia tatago is a noctuid moth described in 2003, known by the common names pink-barred sallow and pink-banded sallow. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within Noctuidae. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from the Canadian Prairie provinces and the northeastern United States.
Xestia cinerascens
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia cinerascens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1891. Originally placed in the genus Pachnobia, it is now classified within Xestia. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10949. Like other cutworm moths, it belongs to a group whose larvae are known for feeding on plant stems at or below ground level.