Ennominae
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Gabriola
Gabriola is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by Taylor in 1904. The genus comprises approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in western North America. These are medium-sized geometrid moths typically associated with forested and shrubland habitats. The genus name is derived from Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Gabriola minor
Gabriola minor is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1974. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms. The species is documented from North America. Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond basic taxonomic placement.
Gabriola regularia
Gabriola regularia is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by McDunnough in 1945. The species is known from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6785. Available records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data.
Gabriola sierrae
Gabriola sierrae is a species of geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1945. The species belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometer or inchworm moths. It is placed in the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. The specific epithet 'sierrae' likely refers to the Sierra Nevada or a similar mountainous region, though the precise etymology is not documented in available sources.
Galenara
Galenara is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by James Halliday McDunnough in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The genus contains seven described species, with records primarily from China. As with other Geometridae, adults are likely nocturnal and possess the slender bodies and broad wings typical of the family.
Galenara olivacea
Galenara olivacea is a geometrid moth species described by Rindge in 1958. It was previously classified under the genus Campylacantha, which explains its appearance in grasshopper field guides as a potential source of confusion. The species is known from North America with limited observational records.
Glaucina baea
Glaucina baea is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Rindge in 1959. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized moths characterized by relatively plain, grayish or brownish forewings. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. It is one of approximately 20 described species in the genus Glaucina, most of which occur in western North America.
Glaucina epiphysaria
Glaucina epiphysaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Dyar in 1908. It is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6493. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group within the Geometridae.
Glaucina gonia
Glaucina gonia is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1959. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, characterized by their slender bodies and the distinctive looping movement of their caterpillars. The species is part of the genus Glaucina, which contains multiple North American species. Information regarding specific biology, host associations, and detailed distribution remains limited in available sources.
Glaucina interruptaria
Glaucina interruptaria is a North American moth species in the family Geometridae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The species belongs to the genus Glaucina, which contains several similar-looking geometrid moths with cryptic wing patterns. Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal and to possess the characteristic slender body and broad wings typical of geometrid moths.
Glaucina lowensis
Glaucina lowensis is a species of geometrid moth described by Cassino & Swett in 1925. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their distinctive larval locomotion. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Glaucina nota
Glaucina nota is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Rindge in 1959. The species is known from North America and belongs to the genus Glaucina, which comprises several species of moths typically characterized by relatively plain, muted coloration. As with many geometrid moths, the larvae likely feed on various woody plants, though specific host plant records for this species remain poorly documented.
Glaucina ochrofuscaria
Glaucina ochrofuscaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The species is known from North America and belongs to a genus of relatively small, inconspicuous moths. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only six records on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Glaucina utahensis
Glaucina utahensis is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Cassino and Swett in 1924. The species epithet 'utahensis' indicates a connection to Utah, though specific details about its biology remain sparse. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Geometridae. The genus Glaucina contains multiple species of small to medium-sized moths, most of which are poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Glenoides
Glenoides is a genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Ennominae, established by James Halliday McDunnough in 1920. The genus contains two recognized species: Glenoides lenticuligera (described 1973) and Glenoides texanaria (described 1888). It is placed within the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms.
Heliomata
spring moths
Heliomata is a genus of geometer moths in the family Geometridae, described by Grote and Robinson in 1866. The genus contains at least four recognized species, including the common spring moth (H. cycladata) and the rare spring moth (H. infulata). Species in this genus are associated with spring flight periods and have been recorded in North America and parts of Europe.
Heliomata infulata
Rare Spring Moth
Heliomata infulata, commonly known as the Rare Spring Moth, is a geometrid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1863. It is a member of the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is documented from North America and has a Hodges number of 6263. Despite its common name, specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Hesperumia
sulphur moth
Hesperumia is a genus of geometrid moths established by Packard in 1873. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across western North America, with adults typically active during summer months. Larval stages are poorly documented, but the genus is associated with various host plants including buckwheat and other herbaceous vegetation. Adults of at least one species, H. sulphuraria, are attracted to light sources.
Holochroa dissociarius varia
Holochroa dissociarius varia is a subspecies of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Rindge in 1961. It belongs to a genus of moths within the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group commonly known as inchworm moths due to their larvae's characteristic looping gait. Records indicate this subspecies is present in North America. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or distinguishing features has been documented in available sources.
Hulstina grossbecki
Hulstina grossbecki is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1970. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and is endemic to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6545. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Hulstina imitatrix
Hulstina imitatrix is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1970. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and occurs in North America. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 6541. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and H. i. fulva.
Hulstina xera
Hulstina xera is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Rindge in 1970. The species is known from North America. Like other geometrid moths, adults likely have the characteristic slender bodies and broad wings typical of the family. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Hypagyrtis
Hypagyrtis is a genus of geometrid moths erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus has experienced taxonomic instability, having been assigned to multiple tribes including Melanolophiini, Bistonini, and currently Boarmiini. It contains seven recognized species distributed in North America, with Hypagyrtis unipunctata being the most widely documented. The genus is well-represented in citizen science observations.
Hypomecis buchholzaria
blue spiderwort moth, Buchholz's gray, Buchholz' Gray
Hypomecis buchholzaria is a geometrid moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by Lemmer in 1937. It is commonly known as the blue spiderwort moth or Buchholz's gray. The species is found in North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6438. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths often referred to as "geometers" or "inchworms" due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Ilexia intractata
Black-dotted Ruddy Moth
A medium-sized geometrid moth with ruddy-brown forewings marked by scattered black dots. The common name refers to this distinctive spotted pattern. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species is well-documented across eastern North America with over 7,500 iNaturalist observations.
Iridopsis
Iridopsis is a genus of geometrid moths (family Geometridae) established by Warren in 1894. The genus contains approximately 20 described species distributed across the Americas. Several species are economically significant as defoliators of trees, including eucalyptus pests in Brazil and native tree feeders in Chile. Host plant associations vary among species, with some showing narrow specificity and others broader feeding ranges.
Iridopsis dataria
Iridopsis dataria is a geometrid moth species distributed across North and Central America. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and is classified within the subfamily Ennominae. Larvae of related Iridopsis species have been documented as occasional pests of soybean, though specific records for I. dataria on this host are limited. The species is recognized by taxonomic authorities including Catalogue of Life and GBIF.
Iridopsis defectaria
Brown-shaded Gray, brown-shaded gray moth
Iridopsis defectaria is a geometrid moth commonly known as the Brown-shaded Gray. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, ranging from Pennsylvania west to Iowa and Kansas, south to Texas, and east to Florida. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species was previously classified under the genus Anacamptodes, which has since been synonymized with Iridopsis.
Iridopsis emasculatum
Tarnished Gray
Iridopsis emasculatum is a geometrid moth species in the subfamily Ennominae, commonly known as the Tarnished Gray. It occurs in North America and is one of numerous species in the genus Iridopsis, which includes several soybean-associated caterpillars. The species was described by Dyar in 1904.
Iridopsis ephyraria
Pale-winged Gray
Iridopsis ephyraria, commonly known as the pale-winged gray, is a moth species in the family Geometridae (geometer moths). First described by Francis Walker in 1860, this species occurs across eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States. The adults are active during summer months, and the larvae feed on a diverse range of woody plants.
Iridopsis fragilaria
Kiawe Moth
Iridopsis fragilaria is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, commonly known as the Kiawe Moth. It has a notably broad distribution spanning Central America, North America, and Oceania including Hawaii. The species was described by Grossbeck in 1909 and is assigned Hodges number 6585. It is relatively well-documented on citizen science platforms with over 600 observations.
Iridopsis humaria
small purplish gray
Iridopsis humaria, commonly known as the small purplish gray, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6584. Larvae of this species have been documented feeding on soybean (Glycine max) as a favored host plant. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are known for their distinctive 'inching' locomotion characteristic of geometrid caterpillars.
Iridopsis perfectaria
Iridopsis perfectaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was originally described as Anacamptodes perfectaria by McDunnough in 1940 and later transferred to the genus Iridopsis. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, which contains many twig-mimicking caterpillars. It is distributed in North America and Middle America.
Iridopsis pseudoherse
Iridopsis pseudoherse is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Rindge in 1966. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as inchworms or loopers, characterized by their distinctive locomotion using only prolegs at the body extremes. The species is part of a group that includes some soybean-feeding members, though specific host associations for I. pseudoherse remain undocumented.
Iridopsis sanctissima
Iridopsis sanctissima is a species of geometrid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It is a member of the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths whose larvae are characterized by their distinctive looping locomotion. The species has been recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Its small size and limited distribution suggest it may be associated with specific host plants in desert scrub or chaparral habitats, though these relationships remain poorly documented.
Iridopsis vellivolata
Large Purplish Gray
Iridopsis vellivolata, commonly known as the large purplish gray, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6582. The genus Iridopsis was formerly known as Anacamptodes, and some species in this genus have been documented as minor pests of soybean.
Isturgia
Isturgia is a genus of geometrid moths established by Jacob Hübner in 1823. The genus belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and contains species distributed across Europe and parts of Asia. Several species have been studied for their biology and ecological roles, including one species (I. disputaria) investigated as a potential biological control agent for invasive acacia species. Taxonomic relationships within the genus remain incompletely resolved, particularly for species complexes such as I. limbaria/roraria.
Ixala
Ixala is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus contains four described species: Ixala desperaria, Ixala proutearia, Ixala klotsi, and Ixala adventaria. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group within the geometer moths.
Ixala desperaria
Ixala desperaria is a species of geometrid moth first described by George Hulst in 1887. It is classified in the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse family Geometridae. The species is known from North America, with 87 observations documented on iNaturalist. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6695.
Ixala proutearia
Ixala proutearia is a species of geometrid moth described by Cassino in 1928. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6696. Available information is limited, with few documented observations.
Knudsonia
Knudsonia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The genus was established to accommodate species previously placed in other genera within the subfamily Ennominae. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted in distribution. The genus is named in honor of the lepidopterist Edward C. Knudson.
Lambdina flavilinearia
Lambdina flavilinearia is a North American geometrid moth described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as loopers or inchworms, referring to the characteristic movement of their caterpillars. It is recorded in the MONA/Hodges numbering system as 6890.
Lychnosea intermicata
Speckled Lamplighter
Lychnosea intermicata, commonly known as the Speckled Lamplighter, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1862 under the basionym Aspilates intermicata. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 6858 in the MONA (Moths of North America) system. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Geometridae.
Lycia ypsilon
Woolly Gray Moth, woolly gray
Lycia ypsilon, commonly known as the woolly gray moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America. The species has two recognized subspecies: L. y. ypsilon and L. y. carlotta. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6652, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification.
Lytrosis
Lytrosis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus comprises four described species distributed in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths often characterized by their broad, somewhat triangular wings at rest.
Lytrosis permagnaria
charcoal lytrosis
Lytrosis permagnaria is a species of geometrid moth commonly known as the charcoal lytrosis. It belongs to the family Geometridae, which includes the inchworm moths. The species was originally described by Packard in 1876 under the name Stenotrachelys permagnaria. It is native to North America.
Macaria abruptata
Ninebark Angles
Macaria abruptata, commonly known as Ninebark Angles, is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae. It is a member of the diverse genus Macaria, which includes numerous species of angle moths. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1862. Based on its common name and the ecology of congeners, it likely has associations with ninebark (Physocarpus) host plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Macaria decorata
Macaria decorata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George D. Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the diverse genus Macaria, which contains numerous species of inchworm moths distributed primarily across North America. The species is documented in entomological collections and has been recorded in biodiversity databases, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Macaria flavicaria
Macaria flavicaria is a North American geometrid moth first described by Packard in 1876. It belongs to the genus Macaria, a group of moths commonly known as angle moths or inchworm moths. The species is rarely observed, with limited documentation in entomological databases.
Macaria graphidaria
Bold-marked Granite
Macaria graphidaria is a North American moth species in the family Geometridae, described by George D. Hulst in 1887. Adults display distinctive wing patterning with bold, dark markings on a lighter background. The species is associated with coniferous forests and has been documented across western North America. Larval stages feed on conifer foliage.