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Properigea continens
Tricolored Properigea
Properigea continens is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Tricolored Properigea. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Henry Edwards in 1885 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9590. It is found in North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Properigea costa
Barrens Moth
Properigea costa, commonly known as the barrens moth, is a noctuid moth species first described in 1923. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Its common name suggests association with barrens habitat, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Protogygia polingi
Protogygia polingi is a noctuid moth species described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. It is placed in the subfamily Noctuinae, a group commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species is native to North America and has been documented through 42 iNaturalist observations. Its basionym, Rhizagrotis polingi, reflects a previous generic placement that was later revised to Protogygia.
Pseudorthodes iole
Pseudorthodes iole is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Schaus in 1894. It belongs to the genus Pseudorthodes within the tribe Eriopygini. The species is recorded as present in North America. Like other members of the Noctuidae, it is likely nocturnal as an adult. The larval stage is presumably a cutworm, feeding on vegetation, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the provided sources.
Setagrotis pallidicollis
pallidicollis dart moth
Setagrotis pallidicollis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1880. The species is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10975.
Setagrotis vocalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Setagrotis vocalis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1879. The species belongs to the genus Setagrotis, a group of noctuine moths found in North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10975.1, indicating its placement within the North American moth classification system. Beyond these basic taxonomic details, specific biological information about this species remains limited in available sources.
Spaelotis bicava
western w-marked cutworm
Spaelotis bicava is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. It is commonly known as the western w-marked cutworm. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Its MONA/Hodges number is 10926.1.
Spaelotis havilae
Western W-marked Cutworm, W-marked Cutworm
Spaelotis havilae is a noctuid moth commonly known as the western w-marked cutworm. 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 10927. It is part of a species complex that includes close allies.
Spodoptera androgea
androgea armyworm moth
Spodoptera androgea is a noctuid moth species found in North America and parts of South America. It belongs to the genus Spodoptera, commonly known as armyworms, which contains several economically significant agricultural pests. The species is one of many Spodoptera that can occur on soybean and other crops, though it is generally considered less economically important than congeners such as S. frugiperda (fall armyworm) or S. eridania (southern armyworm). The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9671.1.
Spodoptera hipparis
Spodoptera hipparis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Druce in 1889. It occurs in North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9674. Like other members of the genus Spodoptera, it is part of a group commonly referred to as armyworms, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented compared to economically important congeners such as S. frugiperda (fall armyworm).
Stretchia pictipennis
cutworm, dart moth
Stretchia pictipennis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1949. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 10472. As a member of the Noctuidae family, it belongs to one of the largest families of moths, commonly known as owlet moths.
Sutyna privata
Private Sallow, private sallow moth
Sutyna privata, commonly known as the Private Sallow, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1857. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a large group of predominantly nocturnal moths whose larvae are often referred to as cutworms due to their feeding habit of cutting through plant stems at soil level.
Syngrapha rectangula
Salt-and-pepper Looper Moth, Salt and Pepper Looper, Angulated Cutworm
Syngrapha rectangula is a noctuid moth species found across northern North America, from eastern Canada through the Great Lakes region and westward to the Pacific Northwest. Adults are active during summer months, with larvae feeding on coniferous trees including balsam fir, western hemlock, white spruce, and Douglas-fir. The species exhibits two recognized subspecies with distinct geographic distributions.
Tesagrotis corrodera
Tesagrotis corrodera is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1907. 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 10978.1.
Tricholita notata
marked noctuid, noted sunflower moth
Tricholita notata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 10628. The species includes two recognized subspecies: T. n. notata and T. n. chicagoensis. It is also referred to as the noted sunflower moth.
Trichordestra lilacina
Aster Cutworm
Trichordestra lilacina, commonly known as the aster cutworm, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. The common name refers to its larval stage, which functions as a cutworm—feeding on plants at or below soil level. Adults are nocturnal and belong to the diverse dart moth group within Noctuidae. The species has been documented across Canada and the northern United States.
Ulolonche consopita
cutworm, dart moth
Ulolonche consopita is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is distributed across North America. As a member of the 'cutworm or dart moth' group, it likely exhibits nocturnal adult activity typical of many Noctuidae, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Ulolonche disticha
cutworm, dart moth
Ulolonche disticha is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1875. It is found in North America, including the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Alberta, Canada. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10573. As a noctuid moth, it likely exhibits typical traits of the family including nocturnal activity and larval feeding on herbaceous plants.
Ulolonche orbiculata
Orbiculate Quaker
Ulolonche orbiculata, commonly known as the Orbiculate Quaker, is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1891. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with confirmed records in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Xestia badicollis
Northern Variable Dart, Northern Conifer Dart, White Pine Cutworm
A noctuid moth native to eastern North America. Adults fly from July to October with one generation per year. The larval stage, known as the white pine cutworm, feeds primarily on eastern white pine and occasionally other conifers. The species belongs to the elimata species group, within which genetic and morphological boundaries remain unresolved.
Xestia c-nigrum
setaceous Hebrew character, Black-letter Darts, Spotted Cutworm
Xestia c-nigrum is a widespread noctuid moth commonly known as the setaceous Hebrew character or Black-letter Darts. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1758 and occurs across the Palearctic and Nearctic realms. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The caterpillars, known as spotted cutworms, are generalist feeders and have been documented as prey for certain thread-waisted wasps.
Xestia colorado
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia colorado is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a cutworm or dart moth. It was described by Smith in 1891, originally placed in the genus Agrotiphila. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10982.
Xestia dolosa
Greater Black-letter Dart, Woodland Spotted Cutworm, Spotted Cutworm
Xestia dolosa is a noctuid moth native to North America with three common names reflecting its appearance and larval habit: greater black-letter dart, woodland spotted cutworm, and spotted cutworm. Adults are medium-sized with a wingspan near 40 mm. The species exhibits bivoltine phenology in southern populations and univoltine patterns in the north. Larvae are agricultural pests feeding on diverse crop plants and woody vegetation.
Xestia infimatis
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia infimatis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10972. As a member of the genus Xestia, it belongs to a diverse group of noctuine moths commonly known as dart moths or cutworms.
Xestia liquidaria
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia liquidaria is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is recognized by taxonomic authority Eversmann (1848) and carries Hodges number 10934 in North American classification systems. Like other members of the genus Xestia, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that function as cutworms.
Xestia oblata
Ruby Dart, Rosy Dart
Xestia oblata, commonly known as the ruby dart or rosy dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Morrison in 1875 and is native to North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10947. Two subspecies are recognized: Xestia oblata oblata and Xestia oblata streckeri.
Xestia okakensis
Okak Cutworm, Okak Dart Moth
Xestia okakensis is a cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Packard in 1867. The species has two recognized subspecies: X. o. okakensis and X. o. morandi. It occurs across northern regions of North America and Eurasia.
Xestia scropulana
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia scropulana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1874. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms due to their habit of severing plant stems at or below ground level. As with many Noctuidae species, adults are likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Xylena cineritia
Gray Swordgrass Moth
Xylena cineritia, commonly known as the gray swordgrass moth, is a noctuid moth species distributed across northern North America. The species belongs to the dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. It is known to feed on a diverse range of woody and herbaceous plants. The species is recognized by Hodges number 9876 in North American moth classification systems.
Xylotype arcadia
Acadian Sallow
Xylotype arcadia, commonly known as the acadian sallow, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. The species is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9980.