Dart-moth
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Abagrotis apposita
cutworm moth, dart moth
Abagrotis apposita is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1878. It belongs to a genus of cutworm and dart moths whose larvae are known as cutworms. The species occurs in North America and has been assigned Hodges number 11037. It is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, one of the largest moth families.
Abagrotis baueri
Abagrotis baueri is a species of noctuid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1949. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in the published literature.
Abagrotis bimarginalis
Pale-edged Dart
Abagrotis bimarginalis is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1883. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 11017.
Abagrotis duanca
Dark Dart
Abagrotis duanca is a noctuid moth first described by Smith in 1908. It occurs in the Pacific Northwest of North America, with records from Alberta's extreme southeastern corner, Saskatchewan, and surrounding regions. Adults fly from June to July in a single annual generation. The species has been reared on big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata).
Abagrotis hennei
Abagrotis hennei is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Buckett in 1968. It belongs to a genus of soil-dwelling moth larvae commonly known as cutworms or darts. The species is recorded from North America. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. Larvae are ground-dwelling and feed on vegetation.
Abagrotis kirkwoodi
cutworm moth, dart moth
Abagrotis kirkwoodi is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Buckett in 1968. It is recorded from North America. Like other members of the genus Abagrotis, it likely exhibits nocturnal adult activity and possesses the characteristic robust body form typical of noctuine moths. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 11014.
Abagrotis mexicana
Mexican cutworm, Mexican dart moth
Abagrotis mexicana is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. The species belongs to a genus of soil-dwelling larvae commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. It is distributed across Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 11029.1.
Abagrotis reedi
Reed's Dart
Abagrotis reedi is a noctuid moth described by John S. Buckett in 1969. It occurs across western and central North America, from California through the Rocky Mountain states to Iowa, with Canadian populations in the prairie provinces and British Columbia. The species has a moderate wingspan of 33–36 mm. It is one of approximately 30 species in the genus Abagrotis, a group of dart moths primarily distributed in North America.
Agrochola pulchella
cutworm moth, dart moth
Agrochola pulchella is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, one of the largest families of Lepidoptera. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9955 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Agrochola, it is a nocturnal species attracted to light.
Agrotis buchholzi
Buchholz's dart moth
Agrotis buchholzi, commonly known as Buchholz's dart moth, is a noctuid moth species first described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1929. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10654.
Amphipoea senilis
Southwestern Ear Moth
Amphipoea senilis is a noctuid moth species in the subfamily Acronictinae, first described by Smith in 1892. It is known from North America, with the common name Southwestern Ear Moth suggesting a distribution in the southwestern United States. The species has been assigned Hodges number 9459. Like other members of the genus Amphipoea, it is classified as a cutworm or dart moth.
Anaplectoides pressus
Dappled Dart, dappled dart moth
Anaplectoides pressus, commonly known as the dappled dart moth, is a noctuid moth native to North America. The species was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Eurois pressus. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded in Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as in the United States.
Anarta alta
cutworm, dart moth
Anarta alta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924, this species is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10229. Originally described under the genus Scotogramma, it was later transferred to Anarta. The specific epithet 'alta' may refer to high-elevation habitats, though this interpretation is speculative.
Anarta edwardsii
Edwards' Beach Moth
Anarta edwardsii is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America and Oceania, including Hawaii. The species was described by Smith in 1888. It belongs to the genus Anarta, which comprises numerous noctuid moth species.
Anarta farnhami
cutworm moth, dart moth
Anarta farnhami is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1873 under the basionym Mamestra farnhami. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate Anarta farnhami farnhami and Anarta farnhami palaearctica described by Hacker in 1998.
Anarta florida
cutworm moth, dart moth
Anarta florida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was originally described by John Bernhard Smith in 1900 under the name Mamestra florida. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10257. Records indicate presence in North America.
Anarta mutata
The Mutant
Anarta mutata, commonly known as 'the mutant,' is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as Mamestra mutata by Dod in 1913. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10224 in North American moth classification systems. The species occurs in western Canada and has been documented through 152 iNaturalist observations.
Anathix aggressa
cutworm, dart moth
Anathix aggressa 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 native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9963.
Andropolia olga
cutworm moth, dart moth
Andropolia olga is a noctuid moth species in the subfamily Acronictinae, described by Smith in 1911. It is recorded from North America. The species is part of a genus of owlet moths that are primarily nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources. Like other members of Andropolia, it likely exhibits typical noctuid moth biology with complete metamorphosis and larval stages that may include cutworm-type feeding behavior.
Anicla beata
Anicla beata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1883 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10904. Limited observational data exists for this species, with few documented records compared to more common relatives in the genus.
Anicla biformata
Anicla biformata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Lafontaine in 2004. It is native to North America and is attracted to blacklight, a common sampling method for noctuid moths. The species is part of a genus of owlet moths that are typically nocturnal and active during cooler months.
Anicla exuberans
Exuberant Dart
Anicla exuberans is a noctuid moth known as the Exuberant Dart, first described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1898. It is characterized by a moderate wingspan of 37–41 mm and a univoltine life cycle with adults active during summer months. The species occupies dry interior habitats across western North America, ranging from central Mexico to the Canadian prairies.
Anicla simplicius
Simple Dart
Anicla simplicius, commonly known as the Simple Dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Morrison in 1874 and is distributed across North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10907. As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a large group of owlet moths that are primarily nocturnal and often attracted to artificial light sources.
Anicla sullivani
Sullivan's anicla
Anicla sullivani, or Sullivan's anicla, 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 10901.1. Like other members of the genus Anicla, it is a nocturnal moth attracted to light sources.
Anicla tenuescens
Anicla tenuescens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Smith in 1890, originally placed in the genus Peridroma. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10909. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically in Manitoba, Canada. The genus Anicla includes species commonly known as green cutworm moths, though specific common names for A. tenuescens have not been documented.
Anicla tepperi
Black-girdled Dart
Anicla tepperi is a moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Black-girdled Dart. The species occurs in central North America, ranging from eastern Manitoba and the Alberta foothills south to southern Colorado. Adults have a wingspan of 36–40 mm and fly from June to July. The larvae feed on grasses in the family Poaceae.
Anorthodes triquetra
cutworm moth, dart moth
Anorthodes triquetra is a species of noctuid moth, commonly referred to as a cutworm or dart moth. It was originally described as Pyrophila triquetra by Grote in 1883 and later transferred to the genus Anorthodes. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9651 in the North American moth numbering system.
Apamea relicina
relic dune apamea
Apamea relicina is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, known from North America. The species has two recognized subspecies: A. r. relicina (the nominate form) and A. r. migrata. Like other members of the genus Apamea, it belongs to a group of moths that are notoriously difficult to identify due to individual variation and overlapping morphological features with congeners. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9380.
Apamea tahoeensis
Tahoe Cutworm Moth
Apamea tahoeensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Mikkola & Lafontaine in 2009. It belongs to a genus of moths that are notoriously difficult to identify due to individual variation and overlapping morphological features among species. The species is found in North America, with its specific epithet suggesting an association with the Lake Tahoe region. Like other Apamea species, it is a nocturnal moth attracted to light sources.
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 beta
cutworm, dart moth
Caradrina beta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9655.1. As a member of the genus Caradrina, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as mottled rustic moths.
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 angelicus
angelic dart
Cobalos angelicus is a small noctuid moth described by Smith in 1899. It belongs to the dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the western United States. It is assigned Hodges number 9423 in the North American moth numbering system.
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 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.
Dichagyris arabella
cutworm, dart moth
Dichagyris arabella is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Dyar in 1901. It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and is native to North America. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 14 records on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Dichagyris, it is likely nocturnal and associated with open habitats.
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.