Dart-moth
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Orthosia mys
cutworm moth, dart moth
Orthosia mys is a noctuid moth species described by Dyar in 1903. 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 10481.
Orthosia pacifica
Pacific Quaker
Orthosia pacifica, commonly known as the Pacific Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in western North America. The species was first described by Harvey in 1874 under the basionym Taeniocampa pacifica. Adults exhibit characteristic gray-brown coloration with patterned forewings and whitish hindwings. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10494.
Orthosia revicta
Subdued Quaker, rusty whitesided caterpillar
Orthosia revicta, commonly known as the Subdued Quaker, 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. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is an early spring-emerging species. The species was originally described by Morrison in 1876 under the basionym Taeniocampa revicta.
Orthosia segregata
Separated Quaker
Orthosia segregata, commonly known as the Separated Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It belongs to the genus Orthosia, a group of early spring-flying moths often referred to as "quakers." The species was described by Smith in 1893 and is native to North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other Orthosia species, it likely has a single generation per year with adults emerging in early spring.
Orthosia terminata
Orthosia terminata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1888. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10484. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is likely an early spring-emerging moth with a single generation per year, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Orthosia transparens
Orthosia transparens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 10479. Like other members of the genus Orthosia, it is likely an early spring-flying species.
Papaipema necopina
Sunflower Borer Moth
Papaipema necopina, commonly known as the sunflower borer moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Grote in 1876. It is distributed across North America. The Hodges number for this species is 9497.
Papestra quadrata
Quadrate Shears
Papestra quadrata is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Quadrate Shears. The species was described by Smith in 1891 and originally placed in the genus Mamestra. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate P. q. quadrata and P. q. ingravis. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10310.
Parabagrotis formalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Parabagrotis formalis is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1874. It is recorded from North America, with observations from California and other western regions. The species is attracted to ultraviolet light and has been documented at blacklighting events. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 11047.1.
Parabagrotis sulinaris
Parabagrotis sulinaris is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. It belongs to the genus Parabagrotis, a group of noctuid moths found in North America. The species is known from distribution records in North America, with 209 observations recorded on iNaturalist. It is assigned Hodges number 11048.
Perigonica angulata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica angulata is a species of noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as a cutworm or dart moth. The species was described by Smith in 1890 and occurs in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Noctuidae. The genus Perigonica contains multiple species distributed across North America.
Perigonica pectinata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica pectinata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1943 and is known from North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10469. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a large group of predominantly nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Phosphila miselioides
Spotted Phosphila Moth, spotted phosphila
Phosphila miselioides, commonly known as the spotted phosphila, is a noctuid moth species described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is a member of the cutworm or dart moth group within family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Photedes includens
Included Cordgrass Borer Moth, included cordgrass borer
Photedes includens, commonly known as the included cordgrass borer, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across Canada and the United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9434. Like other members of the genus Photedes, it is associated with wetland habitats where its larval host plants occur.
Photedes panatela
Northern Cordgrass Borer Moth, Northern Cordgrass Borer
Photedes panatela, known as the northern cordgrass borer moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1904, originally under the basionym Erastria panatela. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned Hodges number 9436 in the North American moth numbering system.
Phuphena tura
cutworm, dart moth
Phuphena tura is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Druce in 1889. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9634. The species belongs to a group of noctuid moths whose larvae are known as cutworms, characterized by their habit of cutting down young plants at or near the soil surface.
Platypolia anceps
Ashen-spotted Brocade
Platypolia anceps is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species is recognized by the common name Ashen-spotted Brocade and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9976. It was originally described by Stephens in 1850 under the name Polia anceps.
Polia imbrifera
Cloudy Arches Moth, cloudy arch
Polia imbrifera, commonly known as the Cloudy Arches Moth or cloudy arch, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species is native to North America and has been recorded across a broad geographic range including the United States and Canada.
Polia nimbosa
Stormy Arches, stormy arch
Polia nimbosa, commonly known as the Stormy Arches, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Guenée in 1852, with the basionym Aplecta nimbosa. The species is recognized by the MONA/Hodges number 10275 and is known to occur across North America. Three subspecies have been described: P. n. mystica, P. n. mysticoides, and the nominate P. n. nimbosa.
Polia nugatis
cutworm, dart moth
Polia nugatis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1898. It is native to North America, with documented presence in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is classified within the tribe Hadenini and is one of approximately 146 observed taxa in its genus on iNaturalist.
Polia piniae
piney moth
Polia piniae, commonly known as the piney moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Buckett and Bauer in 1967. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 10274.
Polia purpurissata
Purple Arches Moth, Purple Arches
Polia purpurissata, commonly known as the purple arches moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1864 and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10280 in the North American moth classification system. It belongs to the genus Polia, which comprises numerous noctuid moth species.
Polia richardsoni
Alpine Arches
Polia richardsoni is a noctuid moth species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Alpine Arches. First described by John Curtis in 1834, it is found across North America. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family. It has two recognized subspecies: the nominate P. r. richardsoni and P. r. magna. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10279.
Pronoctua pyrophiloides
bronze dart
Pronoctua pyrophiloides, commonly known as the bronze dart, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Harvey in 1876 and is native to North America. The species belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths. Available records for this species are limited.
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.
Properigea tapeta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Properigea tapeta is a species of noctuid moth described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been assigned MONA Hodges number 9592 and is known to occur in North America. It is represented by over 100 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not exceptionally rare.
Protogygia enalaga
Protogygia enalaga is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by McDunnough in 1932. It belongs to the genus Protogygia, a group of noctuid moths found in western North America. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairies, specifically Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is assigned Hodges number 10893 in the North American moth numbering system.
Protogygia lagena
lagena dart
Protogygia lagena, commonly known as the lagena dart, is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1875. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is native to North America.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.