Erebid
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Argyrostrotis
Argyrostrotis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1821. The genus comprises six described species distributed in North America. Species within this genus are classified within the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of nocturnal moths commonly known as underwings or related forms.
Arugisa latiorella
Watson's Arugisa Moth
Arugisa latiorella, known as Watson's Arugisa Moth, is a small erebid moth native to North America. First described by Francis Walker in 1863, it has been recorded across the southeastern and central United States. Adults are active nearly year-round, and the larvae feed on Kentucky bluegrass.
Cissusa
Cissusa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1856 and contains at least five recognized species distributed in the Americas. Species include Cissusa spadix (originally described by Cramer in 1780), Cissusa mucronata (Grote, 1883), Cissusa valens (H. Edwards, 1881), Cissusa indiscreta (H. Edwards, 1886), and Cissusa inconspicua (Schaus, 1894). The genus is placed within the diverse erebid moth fauna and has been subject to taxonomic revision, with one former species (Cissusa subtermina) reassigned.
Cisthene packardii
Packard's Lichen Moth
Cisthene packardii, commonly known as Packard's lichen moth, is a small erebid moth described by Grote in 1863. It occurs in the eastern and central United States, with adults active nearly year-round in southern portions of its range. The species is associated with lichen-rich habitats and its larvae feed specifically on algae and lichens.
Hypenopsis macula
Black-spotted Schrankia
Hypenopsis macula, commonly known as the black-spotted schrankia moth, is a small erebid moth found across much of North America and into Central America. The species was first described by Herbert Druce in 1891 under the name Schrankia macula, and has since been reclassified to the genus Hypenopsis. It occurs in a broad range of habitats from the eastern United States through the Southwest and into Mexico and Central America.
Melipotis novanda
Melipotis novanda is an owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America, where adults have been observed visiting flowers for nectar. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8609.
Phoberia
Phoberia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus contains at least two recognized species, including Phoberia atomaris (common oak moth) and Phoberia ingenua. Species in this genus are associated with oak-dominated habitats. The genus is native to North America, with documented observations from the United States including Vermont.
Zale peruncta
Zale peruncta is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1852 based on a specimen from the original basionym Homoptera peruncta. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a diverse group of nocturnal moths commonly known as zale moths or false underwing moths. Two subspecies are recognized: Zale peruncta peruncta and Zale peruncta incipiens. The species is assigned Hodges number 8684.1 in the North American moth classification system.
Zale submediana
Gray Spring Zale Moth, Gray Spring Zale
Zale submediana, commonly known as the Gray Spring Zale Moth, is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Embrik Strand in 1917. The species exhibits a single generation per year across most of its range and has been designated as a species of special concern in Connecticut, where it is believed to be extirpated.