Ennominae
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Macaria grossbecki
Macaria grossbecki is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The species was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as angle moths or bark moths. Available records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data.
Macaria guenearia
Macaria guenearia is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae. It is endemic to California, United States. The species was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876. As a member of the genus Macaria, it shares the characteristic wing patterns and resting postures typical of this group of moths.
Macaria lorquinaria
Lorquin's Angle
Macaria lorquinaria is a species of geometrid moth commonly known as Lorquin's Angle. It belongs to the diverse family Geometridae, known for their characteristic resting posture with wings held flat. The species was first described by Guenée in 1858. Based on iNaturalist observations, it appears to be a relatively well-documented species with over 360 records.
Macaria marcescaria
Macaria marcescaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The species was described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It is one of numerous Macaria species characterized by relatively small size and cryptic coloration patterns typical of the genus. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, indicating ongoing contemporary presence and study.
Macaria occiduaria
The Barred Gray
Macaria occiduaria is a geometrid moth in the tribe Macariini, commonly known as the Barred Gray. The species is characterized by gray forewings with distinct dark transverse lines and a relatively broad wingspan for its genus. It is native to western North America and has been documented in a moderate number of observations. Adults are active during summer months.
Macaria oweni
Owen's larch looper, Owen's angle moth, Owen's Angle
Macaria oweni is a small geometrid moth native to northern North America. The species is specialized on tamarack (Larix laricina) as a larval host. Adults are active during early summer, with a single annual generation. The moth was first described from specimens collected in New England.
Macaria simplex
Macaria simplex is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Dyar in 1907. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group commonly known as carpet moths or loopers. The genus Macaria contains numerous North American species, many of which are associated with coniferous and deciduous forests. Specific ecological and biological details for M. simplex remain poorly documented in available literature.
Macaria simpliciata
Macaria simpliciata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with iNaturalist recording 16 observations as of the available data. Like other members of the genus Macaria, it is presumed to be a small to medium-sized moth with cryptic coloration adapted for resting on bark or foliage.
Macaria truncataria
Black-banded Orange Moth
Macaria truncataria, commonly known as the Black-banded Orange Moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is part of the diverse genus Macaria, which includes numerous North American species characterized by distinctive wing patterns. Adults are recognized by their orange and black coloration.
Melanolophia imperfectaria
Melanolophia imperfectaria is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Francis Walker in 1860. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and is found in North America. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 6622. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and M. i. solida described by Rindge in 1964.
Melanolophiini
Melanolophiini is a tribe of geometrid moths within the subfamily Ennominae. Members of this tribe are primarily distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The group contains several genera, including the type genus Melanolophia. These moths are generally small to medium-sized with relatively subdued coloration compared to some other geometrid groups.
Melemaea
Melemaea is a genus of geometrid moths established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus contains two recognized species: M. magdalena and M. virgata. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group within the Geometridae. The genus remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Mericisca gracea
Mericisca gracea is a species of geometrid moth described by George D. Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and is cataloged under Hodges number 6605 in the Moths of North America database.
Mericisca scobina
Mericisca scobina is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1958. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 6607. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse family Geometridae.
Meris
Meris is a genus of geometer moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The genus was established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It contains five described species, all restricted to western North America. The genus is characterized by distinctive wing patterns and is part of a diverse group of inchworm moths.
Meris alticola
Meris alticola is a species of geometrid moth described by Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6879.1. Available information is limited, with 86 iNaturalist observations recorded.
Metanema
Metanema is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1857 (published 1858) and currently contains approximately 14 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Species within this genus are part of the diverse geometrid moth fauna, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths due to the characteristic looping locomotion of their larvae.
Metanema brunneilinearia
A geometrid moth described by Grossbeck in 1907, currently classified in the genus Metanema within subfamily Ennominae. The species has been recorded in limited iNaturalist observations (14 records), suggesting restricted documentation or naturally low abundance. Taxonomic placement has been disputed, with GBIF listing it as a synonym under Synaxis.
Metarranthis homuraria
Purplish Metarranthis Moth, purplish metarranthi
Metarranthis homuraria, commonly known as the Purplish Metarranthis Moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was originally described as Endropia homuraria by Grote & Robinson in 1868. The species is recorded across North America and is assigned Hodges number 6828 in the North American moth numbering system.
Metarranthis hypochraria
Common Metarranthis Moth
A geometrid moth native to eastern North America. Larvae are stick mimics that feed primarily on Prunus species. Adults are active in spring, with one generation per year.
Metarranthis lateritiaria
Southern Metarranthis Moth
Metarranthis lateritiaria is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Guenée in 1858. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 6829. The species is commonly referred to as the Southern Metarranthis Moth.
Metarranthis pilosaria
coastal bog metarranthi, slender groundsel moth
Metarranthis pilosaria is a species of geometrid moth found in North America. It is known by two common names: the coastal bog metarranthi and the slender groundsel moth. The species was first described by Packard in 1876. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly referred to as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval movement.
Metrica kuschea
Metrica kuschea is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. Originally described as Semiothisa kuschea by Guedet in 1939, it was later transferred to the genus Metrica. The genus Metrica is a small group within the diverse Geometridae family. Information on this species remains sparse, with minimal documented observations.
Narraga
Narraga is a genus of geometrid moths established by Walker in 1861. The genus includes at least seven described species, with Narraga fimetaria (the green broomweed looper) being the most thoroughly studied due to its potential as a biological control agent for weedy broomweed in rangelands. Species in this genus are associated with open habitats and have narrow host plant associations.
Narraga georgiana
Ohoopee Inchworm Moth
Narraga georgiana is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Charles Covell in 1984. It belongs to the genus Narraga, which comprises a small group of inchworm moths. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with iNaturalist documenting 15 records as of the knowledge cutoff. The common name "Ohoopee Inchworm Moth" references the Ohoopee River region in Georgia, suggesting a geographic association with the southeastern United States.
Nemeris
Nemeris is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by Rindge in 1981. The genus contains three described species: N. speciosa, N. percne, and N. sternitzkyi. It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies of geometer moths. The genus appears to have limited documentation, with only 30 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Nemeris speciosa
Nemeris speciosa is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6876, a standard numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of geometer moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Neoterpes
Neoterpes is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus contains four described species native to North America. These moths belong to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The genus has been documented in entomological collections and observation platforms, with over 2,000 records attributed to it.
Neoterpes ephelidaria
Neoterpes ephelidaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. The species is native to North America and has been assigned the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 6859. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths commonly known as "inchworms" or "loopers" due to their characteristic larval locomotion. Based on iNaturalist observations, the species has been documented at least 61 times, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.
Nepheloleuca
Nepheloleuca is a genus of geometrid moths erected by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1883. The genus comprises twelve species characterized by similar wing patterns with variations in ground color and minor marking differences. Species are distributed across the Caribbean islands of Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as mainland South America.
Nepheloleuca floridata
Nepheloleuca floridata is a species of geometrid moth described by Grote in 1883. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species has been recorded from limited localities in the southeastern United States and Mexico, suggesting a restricted distribution in subtropical regions of North America.
Nepterotaea
Nepterotaea is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by McDunnough in 1920. The genus contains at least two recognized species: N. diagonalis and N. furva. As geometrid moths, members are likely characterized by slender bodies and broad wings typical of the family. The genus appears to be relatively poorly documented in scientific literature.
Nepterotaea furva
Nepterotaea furva is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1973. It is a member of the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6526. Published information on its biology remains limited.
Nepytia pellucidaria
false pine looper, Boreal Pine Looper Moth
Nepytia pellucidaria is a geometrid moth commonly known as the false pine looper. The species was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. It occurs in northeastern North America, where its larvae feed on hard pines including pitch pine and red pine. The species has a wingspan of approximately 34–39 mm.
Numia
Numia is a strictly Neotropical genus of geometer moths (Geometridae: Ennominae). The genus contains at least one well-documented species, N. terebintharia Guenée, which has been recorded from the Caribbean, Florida, Costa Rica, and northeastern Brazil. Caterpillars are inchworm-type with two pairs of false abdominal legs and feed externally on leaves of Ziziphus species (Rhamnaceae). Adults are small moths with wingspans around 2.5 cm; females possess a large variable apical spot on the forewings, while males have bipectinate antennae and females have filiform antennae.
Numia terebintharia
A Neotropical geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, first recorded in Brazil from the Caatinga region in 2021. Adults are small green moths with approximately 2.5 cm wingspan; females possess an apical spot on the forewings. The species was previously known from the Caribbean, Florida (USA), Haiti, and Costa Rica. Caterpillars are external leaf-feeders that can cause extensive defoliation of host plants.
Orthofidonia tinctaria
Marbled Wave, Marbled Wave Moth
Orthofidonia tinctaria, commonly known as the marbled wave or marbled wave moth, is a geometrid moth species described by Walker in 1860. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Its MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number is 6428.
Ourapterygini
Ourapterygini is a large tribe of geometer moths within the subfamily Ennominae, described in 1846. The tribe is particularly diverse in the Neotropics and is considered the youngest tribe of its subfamily based on phylogenetic evidence. Members are distinguished by characteristic asymmetrical processes of the anellus, a derived trait present at least seasonally. Many species exhibit butterfly-like appearance and partially diurnal behavior, with conspicuous coloration that may serve as aposematic warning signals.
Oxydia
Oxydia is a genus of geometrid moths in the family Geometridae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1857. Species in this genus are distributed across the Americas, with several species recognized as forest pests of economic importance. The genus includes defoliator species that attack conifers, eucalyptus, and other woody plants. Larvae are commonly known as loopers or measuring worms due to their characteristic looping gait.
Parapheromia
Parapheromia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1920. The genus contains five described species: P. cassinoi, P. falsata, P. configurata, P. lichenaria, and P. ficta. It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths often associated with woody vegetation.
Parexcelsa
Parexcelsa is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by Pearsall in 1912. It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies of geometer moths. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available regarding its constituent species, distribution, and biology. Most knowledge of this genus derives from taxonomic databases rather than primary research.
Pero behrensaria
Behr's Pero Moth, Behr's pero
Pero behrensaria, commonly known as Behr's Pero Moth or Behr's pero, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. First described by Packard in 1871, it is native to North America. The species is recognized by the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 6760. Three subspecies have been described: P. b. behrensaria, P. b. daulus (Rindge, 1955), and P. b. sperryi (Rindge, 1955).
Pero inviolata
Pero inviolata is a species of geometrid moth described by Hulst in 1898. It belongs to the genus Pero, a group of moths commonly known as peros or geometrid moths. The species is distributed in North America and is cataloged with Hodges number 6750. Information on its biology and ecology is limited.
Pero mizon
Pero mizon is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1955. It belongs to the genus Pero, a group of moths commonly known as peros or geometrid moths. The species is distributed across North America. It has been assigned the MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 6757, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.
Pero modestus
Pero modestus is a species of geometrid moth described by Grossbeck in 1910. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species occurs in North America.
Pero occidentalis
Western Pero Moth, western pero
Pero occidentalis, commonly known as the western pero moth, is a species of geometrid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large group commonly called inchworms or geometer moths due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is native to North America and is cataloged with MONA/Hodges number 6761. Like other members of genus Pero, it is part of the diverse Ennominae subfamily.
Pero pima
Pero pima is a species of geometrid moth described by Poole in 1987. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large and diverse group commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms. The species is recorded from North America. It has been assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 6762.1.
Pero washakiensis
Pero washakiensis is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Ferris in 2003. It belongs to the genus Pero, a diverse group of moths commonly known as peros or geometrids. The species epithet 'washakiensis' suggests a geographic association, likely referring to the Washakie area or region. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it shares characteristics with other inchworm moths that have reduced wing venation and larvae with reduced prolegs.
Phaeoura
Phaeoura is a genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Ennominae. The genus includes several species, notably Phaeoura mexicanaria (pine looper) and Phaeoura quernaria (oak beauty), whose common names reflect larval host associations. Larvae of at least some species are known to feed on conifers or hardwood trees. The genus occurs in North America.
Phaeoura cana
Phaeoura cana is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Rindge in 1961. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as pine loopers. The species is recorded from North America. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic presence, detailed biological information remains undocumented in the available literature.