Ennominae
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Phaeoura cristifera
Phaeoura cristifera is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by George D. Hulst in 1896. The species is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 6764 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of inchworm moths.
Phaeoura utahensis
Phaeoura utahensis is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. First described by Cassino and Swett in 1923, this species is known from North America. The genus Phaeoura comprises relatively understudied moths, with limited published information on their biology and ecology. As with many geometrid moths, adults are likely nocturnal and possess the characteristic slender bodies and broad wings typical of the family.
Pherne parallelia
Pherne parallelia is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Packard in 1873 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6950, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Pherne placeraria
Pherne placeraria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Guenée in 1858. It is found in North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6949. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is documented through 29 iNaturalist observations and has a confirmed presence in GBIF distribution records.
Pherne sperryi
Pherne sperryi is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by McDunnough in 1935. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA or Hodges number 6951. As a member of the Ennominae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval movement.
Philtraea paucimacula
Philtraea paucimacula is a species of geometrid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths. The species is recorded from North America and is catalogued under Hodges number 6850. It is a relatively obscure species with limited published natural history information.
Philtraea utahensis
Philtraea utahensis is a species of geometrid moth described by Buckett in 1971. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large and diverse group commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 6846. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
Phyllodonta
Phyllodonta is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by Warren in 1894. The genus contains approximately 30 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with some taxa extending into the Nearctic. Several species form cryptic complexes that are superficially indistinguishable based on adult external morphology but can be differentiated by genitalia, larval characteristics, host plant associations, and DNA barcodes. The genus has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, particularly for the latrata species group in Costa Rica.
Phyllodonta sarukhani
Phyllodonta sarukhani is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Beutelspacher in 1984. The genus Phyllodonta comprises moths with leaf-mimicking wing patterns, though specific documentation for this species remains limited. It is known from Mexico based on museum specimens and sparse observation records.
Pionenta
Pionenta is a genus of geometrid moths erected by Clifford D. Ferris in 2010. The genus was established during a revision of the related genus Antepione. It contains a single described species, Pionenta ochreata, originally described by Hulst in 1898. The genus belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae.
Pionenta ochreata
Pionenta ochreata is a small geometrid moth found in the southwestern United States. The species was originally described by Hulst in 1898 and later transferred to the genus Pionenta when that genus was erected to accommodate species formerly placed in Antepione. Adults fly during late spring and summer months.
Plagodis
Plagodis is a genus of geometrid moths established by Jacob Hübner in 1825. The genus includes approximately 30 described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with notable diversity in both Europe and North America. Several species are recognized for their distinctive wing patterns and resting postures. The genus name derives from Greek, referring to the oblique or slanted wing posture characteristic of many species at rest.
Plataea polychroma
Plataea polychroma is a species of geometrid moth described by Ferris & McFarland in 2010. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is native to North America. Available information on this recently described species remains limited.
Prionomelia spododea
Prionomelia spododea is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6613. The species was originally described under the genus Alcis before being transferred to Prionomelia. Observation records indicate established populations across its range, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Probole nepiasaria
Heath Probole
Probole nepiasaria, known as the Heath Probole, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Vermont. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1860 under the basionym Hyperetis nepiasaria. As a member of the Ennominae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Protitame
Protitame is a genus of geometer moths in the family Geometridae, erected by James Halliday McDunnough in 1939. The genus includes at least three described species, notably Protitame virginalis (virgin moth), Protitame subalbaria, and Protitame cervula. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. Species within this genus appear to be restricted to North America, with documented occurrence records from the United States including Vermont.
Protoboarmia
porcelain gray (for P. porcelaria), dash-lined looper (for P. porcelaria)
Protoboarmia is a genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Ennominae, containing at least two described species: P. porcelaria (porcelain gray, dash-lined looper) and P. simpliciaria. Larval stages have been documented from forest habitats, with eggs laid singly on conifer needles. The genus was established by McDunnough in 1920. Taxonomic status varies by source: Catalogue of Life and GBIF recognize Protoboarmia as valid, while some sources consider it synonymous with Alcis.
Protoboarmia porcelaria
Porcelain Gray, Dash-lined Looper
Protoboarmia porcelaria is a Geometrid moth commonly known as the Porcelain Gray or Dash-lined Looper. Adults are medium-sized with brown-gray wings marked by crossed curved lines and a distinctive black blotch. The species occurs throughout North America except the far north, with one generation annually in northern regions and two in southern areas. Larvae feed primarily on conifer foliage and overwinter in their penultimate instar stage.
Psamatodes
Psamatodes is a genus of geometrid moths erected by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains at least 20 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Species-level taxonomy remains partially unresolved, with some names treated as synonyms in recent databases. The genus is placed in the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths.
Pterospoda
Pterospoda is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1903. The genus contains three recognized species: Pterospoda kunzei, Pterospoda nigrescens, and Pterospoda opuscularia. All three species were originally described by George D. Hulst in the late 19th century. The genus belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths.
Pterospoda kunzei
Pterospoda kunzei is a species of geometrid moth described by Hulst in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6708.
Pterospoda nigrescens
Pterospoda nigrescens is a small geometrid moth with a wingspan of approximately 24 mm, distributed across arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species exhibits bivoltine flight patterns with primary activity periods in April and August in Arizona. Larvae have been successfully reared on Condalia species, specifically Condalia warnockii var. kearneyana, indicating a specialized host relationship with this shrub genus.
Pterospoda opuscularia
Pterospoda opuscularia is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It is distributed across North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 6707 in the Moths of North America database.
Pterotaea miscella
Pterotaea miscella is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. Described by Rindge in 1970, this species is part of a genus of moths distributed in North America. The genus name Pterotaea derives from Greek roots referring to wing characteristics. Like other geometrid moths, adults likely have slender bodies and broad wings, with larvae that are inchworm-type caterpillars characteristic of the family.
Pterotaea plagia
Pterotaea plagia is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. Described by Rindge in 1970, this species belongs to a genus of North American geometrid moths. Records indicate it is present in North America. The genus Pterotaea contains multiple species of small to medium-sized moths, though specific details about P. plagia's biology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Rindgea flaviterminata
Rindgea flaviterminata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, originally described from North America. The specific epithet "flaviterminata" refers to yellow terminal markings on the wings. This species is currently treated as a synonym of Digrammia flaviterminata.
Rindgea maricopa
Rindgea maricopa is a species of geometrid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Digrammia maricopa, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Geometridae. Like other members of this family, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that are likely folivorous, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. The species epithet "maricopa" references Maricopa County or the Maricopa region of Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution.
Rindgea subterminata
Rindgea subterminata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It belongs to the genus Rindgea, a group of North American moths characterized by relatively plain, grayish-brown coloration and subtle wing patterns. The species is known from western North America, where adults are active during the summer months.
Rindgeria
Rindgeria is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by Heppner in 2010. It belongs to the diverse group of geometer moths, which are characterized by slender bodies and broad wings. The genus appears to be relatively recently described with limited published documentation. Observations suggest it occurs in tropical and subtropical regions.
Sabulodes
Sabulodes is a genus of geometrid moths (Geometridae: Ennominae) first described by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains approximately 50 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with some species occurring in the Neotropics. Several species have been documented as forest defoliators, including Sabulodes glaucularia, which has been reported as a pest of Pinus patula, Cupressus lusitanica, and Eucalyptus in Colombian forests. The genus is taxonomically well-established but individual species-level biology remains incompletely documented.
Sabulodes dissimilis
Sabulodes dissimilis is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, originally described as Phengommataea dissimilis by Hulst in 1898. The species is currently accepted under the genus Sabulodes. As a geometrid moth, it belongs to a large and diverse group commonly known as inchworms or loopers, characterized by their distinctive larval locomotion. The specific epithet 'dissimilis' suggests dissimilarity or difference, though the original description does not specify the basis for this naming. The species has been documented in North America based on distribution records.
Sabulodes huachuca
Sabulodes huachuca is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1978. It belongs to the diverse family Geometridae, which includes many species commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is documented from North America, with the specific epithet referencing the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona.
Sabulodes mabelata
Sabulodes mabelata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Sperry in 1948. It is known to occur in North America. The species has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6999. Like other members of the genus Sabulodes, it belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths.
Sabulodes olifata
Sabulodes olifata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Guedet in 1939. The genus Sabulodes includes several North American species, with S. olifata being one of the less commonly documented members. Available information on this species is limited, with only six observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Sabulodes spoliata
Sabulodes spoliata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1908. It is found in North America and has been recorded in 119 iNaturalist observations. The species is recognized by the MONA or Hodges number 7003. Three subspecies have been described: Sabulodes spoliata berkleyata, Sabulodes spoliata lagunata, and the nominate subspecies Sabulodes spoliata spoliata.
Selenia kentaria
Kent's Geometer Moth, Kent's thorn, Kent's geometer
Selenia kentaria is a geometrid moth native to eastern and central North America. Adults are active from March through August and possess wingspans of 32–52 mm. The species exhibits remarkable crypsis: adults mimic wilted leaves, while larvae resemble twigs. Larvae feed on several hardwood tree genera including Betula and Prunus.
Sericoptera
Sericoptera is a genus of New World geometrid moths erected by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. The genus contains seven described species distributed from Canada to Bolivia. Adults are characterized by distinctive wing patterns of white to cream ground color with pale brown transverse bands. The type species is Sericoptera mahometaria (Herrich-Schäffer, [1853]), originally described as Geometra mahometaria.
Sericosema wilsonensis
Sericosema wilsonensis is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Cassino and Swett in 1922. It is recorded from North America and assigned Hodges number 6674. Very few observations exist in public databases, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific habitats.
Sicya
Sicya is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains seven described species, primarily distributed in North America. These moths are part of the diverse geometrid fauna commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, though specific ecological traits of the genus remain poorly documented.
Sicya crocearia
Sicya crocearia is a species of geometrid moth described by Packard in 1873. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, within the subfamily Ennominae. The species is documented from North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 6911 in the North American moth numbering system.
Slossonia
Slossonia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. The genus belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. As a genus-level taxon, Slossonia encompasses multiple species of geometer moths, though detailed biological information for the genus as a whole remains limited in published literature.
Slossonia rubrotincta
A small North American geometrid moth described by George Hulst in 1898. The species is placed in the genus Slossonia, a group of inchworm moths within the subfamily Ennominae. Records indicate presence across North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. The specific epithet 'rubrotincta' suggests reddish coloration.
Snowia
Snowia is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae, established by Berthold Neumoegen in 1884. The genus contains a single species, Snowia montanaria, a North American geometrid moth. This genus is classified within the subfamily Ennominae. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6875.
Somatolophia ectrapelaria
Somatolophia ectrapelaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within the geometrid moths. The species is documented in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6945. Available records indicate it is a rarely observed species with limited published biological information.
Sphacelodes
Sphacelodes is a genus of geometrid moths established by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains at least three recognized species: S. vulneraria, S. fusilineatus, and S. haitiaria. It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae of the family Geometridae. The genus has accumulated over 2,900 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its species.
Spodolepis danbyi
Dog-face Geometer
Spodolepis danbyi, known as the Dog-face Geometer, is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae. It is a North American species first described by George D. Hulst in 1898. The common name refers to a distinctive facial marking pattern on the adult moth. The genus Spodolepis is small and poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology.
Spodolepis substriataria
Spodolepis substriataria is a North American geometrid moth first described by George D. Hulst in 1896. The species exhibits a broad transcontinental distribution spanning boreal and temperate regions from Alaska across Canada to the Atlantic coast, with southern extensions into the western United States. It belongs to the diverse subfamily Ennominae, a group commonly known as inchworm or spanworm moths due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Stenoporpia anellula
Stenoporpia anellula is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The species was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as 'slant-lined' or 'porpia' moths, characterized by their relatively slender bodies and cryptic coloration. Like other members of Geometridae, adults are nocturnal and larvae are likely inchworm-type caterpillars with reduced prolegs.
Stenoporpia dissonaria
Stenoporpia dissonaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by George Hulst in 1896. The species is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Stenoporpia vernata
Stenoporpia vernata is a geometer moth (family Geometridae) described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910 from North American specimens. The specific epithet "vernata" suggests a spring-emerging species. Like other members of the genus Stenoporpia, it belongs to the diverse inchworm moth lineage characterized by caterpillars that move with a looping gait. The species is documented in entomological collections and databases but remains poorly known in terms of natural history.