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Hexorthodes accurata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Hexorthodes accurata is a species of noctuid moth described by H. Edwards in 1882. It is classified among the cutworm or dart moths, a group known for their robust bodies and soil-associated larval habits. The species is documented from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10601 for North American Lepidoptera inventory purposes.
Hexorthodes nipana
Hexorthodes nipana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1910. Originally described as Mamestra nipana, it is currently placed in the genus Hexorthodes. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 10286.
Hexorthodes serrata
serrated dart moth
Hexorthodes serrata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Smith in 1900 and is assigned Hodges number 10592 in the North American moth classification system. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of ground-dwelling moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Hillia iris
iris rover, Iris Rover Moth
Hillia iris, commonly known as the iris rover, is a noctuid moth species described by Johan Wilhelm Zetterstedt in 1839. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and Norway. It has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9967.
Homoglaea carbonaria
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homoglaea carbonaria is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1876. It was originally placed in the genus Lithophane before being transferred to Homoglaea. The species is known from North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Noctuidae, it likely has a typical noctuid life cycle with larvae that are cutworms, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9883.
Homoglaea dives
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homoglaea dives is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1907. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9882. As a member of the Xylenini tribe within Noctuinae, it belongs to a diverse group of nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Homoglaea hircina
Goat Sallow
Homoglaea hircina, the goat sallow, is a noctuid moth species described by Morrison in 1876. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Homorthodes communis
Alder Quaker
Homorthodes communis, commonly known as the alder Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1904 under the basionym Taeniocampa communis. The species is found in North America and is assigned the MONA or Hodges number 10533.
Homorthodes dubia
Homorthodes dubia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912, this moth is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10536. As a member of the genus Homorthodes, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as cutworms or dart moths.
Homorthodes fractura
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes fractura is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1906. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. Two subspecies are recognized: H. f. fractura and H. f. mecrona. The species is recorded from North America with 74 iNaturalist observations as of data collection.
Homorthodes mania
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes mania is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Strecker in 1899. It belongs to a genus of small noctuid moths found primarily in North America. The species is recognized by its MONA/Hodges number 10537. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on herbaceous vegetation.
Homorthodes perturba
cutworm, dart moth
Homorthodes perturba is a species of noctuid moth first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, a large and diverse family of moths commonly known as owlet moths. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Homorthodes rectiflava
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes rectiflava is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America.
Hydraecia perobliqua
False Rosy Rustic Moth
Hydraecia perobliqua, known as the false rosy rustic moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Hampson in 1910 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Hydraecia, which includes several closely related species that can be difficult to distinguish.
Hydroeciodes auripurpura
Hydroeciodes auripurpura
Hydroeciodes auripurpura is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, endemic to Texas. It has a wingspan of 28–32 mm. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10639. First described by Blanchard in 1968, it is a member of the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Hydroeciodes serrata
cutworm, dart moth
Hydroeciodes serrata is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1880. Originally named Gortyna serrata, it is currently classified within the genus Hydroeciodes. The species belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs in North America.
Hyppa brunneicrista
Hyppa brunneicrista is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1902. It belongs to the genus Hyppa within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 9580. Available records indicate limited observational data, with approximately 25 documented occurrences.
Hyppa contrasta
Summer Hyppa Moth, Russian Mustard Moth
Hyppa contrasta is a noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly called the summer hyppa moth or Russian mustard moth. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The species occurs across northern North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and northeastern United States.
Iodopepla u-album
White-eyed Borer Moth
Iodopepla u-album, commonly known as the white-eyed borer moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as Ceramica u-album by Guenée in 1852. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9522 in North American moth classification systems.
Ipimorpha nanaimo
Ipimorpha nanaimo is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes in 1905. The species is found in North America. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 9552. As a member of the Noctuidae family, it belongs to a large group of moths commonly known as owlet moths.
Lacanobia atlantica
Atlantic Arches Moth
Lacanobia atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic arches moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1874. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10297.
Lacanobia grandis
Grand Arches Moth
Lacanobia grandis, commonly known as the Grand Arches Moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a nocturnal species attracted to light traps. The species has been documented in long-term moth monitoring studies, where it has shown variable abundance patterns typical of many noctuid moths.
Lacanobia nevadae
Nevada Arches Moth
Lacanobia nevadae, commonly known as the Nevada Arches Moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by Grote in 1876 under the basionym Mamestra nevadae, this moth is found in North America, particularly in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10296. As a member of the genus Lacanobia, it belongs to a group of moths whose population trends have been studied in long-term monitoring efforts, though specific ecological data for this species remains limited.
Lacinipolia anguina
Snaky Arches Moth, snaky arches
Lacinipolia anguina is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Snaky Arches Moth. It belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths, though specific biological details for this species remain limited. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and occurs across North America.
Lacinipolia basiplaga
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia basiplaga is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, a common name referring to the soil-dwelling caterpillars that cut through plant stems at ground level. The species is found in North America. Adults are attracted to light and are among the larger moths in the genus Lacinipolia. Species-level identification within this genus typically requires examination of genitalia or other microscopic features, as visual appearance alone is insufficient.
Lacinipolia circumcincta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia circumcincta is a noctuid moth species native to North America, originally described by Smith in 1891. As a member of the cutworm moth group, adults are attracted to ultraviolet light sources and are active during summer months. The species is part of a genus whose members are difficult to distinguish visually from one another.
Lacinipolia consimilis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia consimilis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by McDunnough in 1937. It belongs to the genus Lacinipolia, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is distributed in North America. As with many Lacinipolia species, visual identification to species level is challenging and typically requires examination of genitalia.
Lacinipolia lepidula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia lepidula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species was first described by Smith in 1888 under the basionym Mamestra lepidula. It is one of numerous species in the genus Lacinipolia, a group of medium-sized noctuid moths found primarily in North America. Species in this genus are often difficult to distinguish from one another by external appearance alone.
Lacinipolia lustralis
Lustrous Arches
Lacinipolia lustralis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Lustrous Arches. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other members of the genus Lacinipolia, it is nocturnal and attracted to lights. The species was originally described by Grote in 1875 under the basionym Dianthoecia lustralis.
Lacinipolia meditata
Thinker Moth
Lacinipolia meditata, commonly known as the thinker moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a medium-sized nocturnal moth found across North America. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet light sources, a common trait among noctuid moths. The species is part of a genus whose members can be difficult to distinguish visually without close examination.
Lacinipolia mimula
Lacinipolia mimula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1883. It is part of the owlet moth genus Lacinipolia, which contains numerous similar species that are difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. The species has been recorded in North America. Like other members of its genus, adults are nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Lacinipolia olivacea
olive arches, Olive Arches Moth
Lacinipolia olivacea is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10406.
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 rodora
cutworm, dart moth
Lacinipolia rodora is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) described by Harrison Dyar in 1911. It is part of a large genus of moths commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and is attracted to light at night. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits cryptic coloration that likely aids in daytime concealment.
Lacinipolia sharonae
Sharon's Cutworm, Sharon's Dart
Lacinipolia sharonae is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described in 2001. It is part of the diverse owlet moth genus Lacinipolia, which contains numerous similar-looking species that are difficult to distinguish without close examination. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10406.3. Like other members of its genus, adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
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.
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 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 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 oregona
Oregon Wainscot
Leucania oregona, commonly known as the Oregon Wainscot, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Smith in 1902 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10441.1.
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 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.