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Lithophane baileyi
Bailey's Pinion
Lithophane baileyi, commonly known as Bailey's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1877. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9902.
Lithophane bethunei
Bethune's Pinion
Lithophane bethunei, commonly known as Bethune's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1868. The species is distributed across northern North America, with confirmed records in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9887.
Lithophane contra
anti-pinion
Lithophane contra, commonly known as the anti-pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 9897.
Lithophane dilatocula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lithophane dilatocula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It is a member of the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly known as pinions. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9923.
Lithophane disposita
dashed gray pinion
Lithophane disposita, the dashed gray pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9892.
Lithophane franclemonti
Franclemont's Pinion
Lithophane franclemonti, commonly called Franclemont's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Metzler in 1998 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9888.1. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths known for their late-season flight periods and cryptic winter-adult biology.
Lithophane hemina
hemina pinion, Brown Pinion
Lithophane hemina, known as the hemina pinion or Brown Pinion, is a noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini. It is recorded from North America, with confirmed observations in the northeastern United States including Vermont.
Lithophane itata
Lithophane itata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1899. Originally placed in the genus Xylina, it is now classified within Lithophane. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9920.
Lithophane lanei
Lane's Pinion
Lithophane lanei is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge in 2006. It is known from North America and is assigned the Hodges number 9893.1. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly referred to as pinions. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Lithophane laticinerea
broad ashen pinion moth, Broad Ashen Pinion
Lithophane laticinerea, commonly known as the broad ashen pinion moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1874. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often called pinions due to their wing shape. The species has been documented across northern North America with over 120 iNaturalist observations.
Lithophane nasar
Lithophane nasar is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1909 under the basionym Xylina nasar. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Lithophane pexata
plush-naped pinion
Lithophane pexata, commonly known as the plush-naped pinion, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of cutworm or dart moths often active during cooler months.
Lithophane ponderosa
Lithophane ponderosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2003. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9924.1. Like other members of the genus Lithophane, it belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini.
Lithophane scottae
Connecticut Pinion, fireweed groundsel
Lithophane scottae is a noctuid moth species described by Troubridge in 2006. It is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9904.1. The species is referred to by two common names: "Connecticut Pinion" and "fireweed groundsel." As a member of the genus Lithophane, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as pinions.
Lithophane semiusta
Singed Pinion
Lithophane semiusta, commonly known as the Singed Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1874 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9885. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often associated with woody vegetation.
Lithophane tepida
luke-warm pinion moth
Lithophane tepida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and presumably the United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9909. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, which includes other 'pinion' moths.
Loscopia velata
Veiled Ear Moth
Loscopia velata, commonly known as the veiled ear moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1865 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and is part of the diverse noctuid moth fauna of the continent.
Mammifrontia rileyi
Mammifrontia rileyi is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Benjamin in 1936. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9447.
Mammifrontia sarae
cutworm, dart moth
Mammifrontia sarae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Mustelin in 2006. The species belongs to the genus Mammifrontia within the subfamily Noctuinae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9447.1. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records reported in iNaturalist.
Marilopteryx carancahua
cutworm moth, dart moth
Marilopteryx carancahua is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Blanchard and Franclemont in 1982. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 10633.1.
Melanchra pulverulenta
Graphite Arches
Melanchra pulverulenta is a noctuid moth commonly known as Graphite Arches. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with confirmed records in Canada and the United States.
Meropleon ambifusca
Newman's Brocade
Meropleon ambifusca, commonly known as Newman's Brocade, is a noctuid moth species described by Newman in 1948. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and holds conservation status as a species of special concern in Connecticut.
Meropleon cosmion
cutworm moth, dart moth
Meropleon cosmion is a species of noctuid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1924. 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 9425. Like other members of the genus Meropleon, it is part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Meropleon linae
Meropleon linae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Metlevski in 2005. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9425.2. As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a large group of primarily nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Meropleon titan
Titan Brocade
Meropleon titan is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Todd in 1958. It is found in North America and is known by the common name Titan Brocade. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9426. As a member of the Noctuidae, it belongs to a large and diverse family of moths commonly known as owlet moths or cutworms.
Mesapamea fractilinea
Broken-lined Brocade Moth, broken-lined brocade
Mesapamea fractilinea is a moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the broken-lined brocade. It is a cutworm or dart moth native to North America. The species was described by Grote in 1874 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9406.
Metaxaglaea australis
Southern Sallow, southern sallow moth
Metaxaglaea australis, commonly known as the southern sallow moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Schweitzer in 1979. It is found in North America, where it inhabits woodland habitats. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.1.
Metaxaglaea semitaria
Footpath Sallow, footpath sallow moth
Metaxaglaea semitaria, commonly known as the footpath sallow moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Franclemont in 1968. It belongs to the tribe Xylenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.
Miodera stigmata
cutworm, dart moth
Miodera stigmata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1908. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10623, a standard numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Mythimna oxygala
Lesser Wainscot
Mythimna oxygala, commonly known as the lesser wainscot, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to a genus that includes several agricultural pest species, though specific pest status for this species is not well documented. The species is part of the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae.
Neleucania patricia
Patricia's Dart Moth
Neleucania patricia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1880 under the basionym Heliophila patricia. It is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10610 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. Like other members of the genus Neleucania, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that likely exhibit typical cutworm feeding habits, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Neleucania praegracilis
Slender Flower Moth
Neleucania praegracilis is a noctuid moth first described by Grote in 1877. It is distributed across North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. The species is classified in the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Its MONA/Hodges number is 10613.
Neoligia canadensis
Canadian Brocade
Neoligia canadensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It is a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and occurs in North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9411.1. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
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.
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 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.