Erebidae
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Haploa colona
colona moth
Haploa colona is a tiger moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1802. It is distributed across the southeastern and south-central United States. The species has three recognized subspecies: H. c. colona, H. c. fulvicosta, and H. c. conscita. Adult wingspan ranges from 40–58 mm.
Haploa confusa
confused haploa, Lyman's haploa
Haploa confusa is a North American tiger moth in the family Erebidae, first described by H.H. Lyman in 1887. Adults display distinctive cream-colored forewings with brown markings and nearly white hindwings. The caterpillar is strikingly patterned with black ground color, straight yellow dorsal and sub-dorsal stripes, and a broad lateral stripe. The species has been documented feeding on hound's tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) and Penstemon digitalis during larval stages.
Haploa contigua
Neighbor Moth
Haploa contigua, commonly known as the neighbor moth, is a tiger moth species in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. The species is distributed across eastern North America, ranging from Quebec south to Georgia and westward to the Great Plains. Like other members of the genus Haploa, it is characterized by bold color patterns and belongs to the tiger moth subfamily Arctiinae.
Hemeroblemma
Hemeroblemma is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus contains six recognized species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are nocturnal and belong to the diverse owlet moth assemblage.
Hemeroblemma mexicana
Hemeroblemma mexicana is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. The species is distributed across Mexico and Central America, with a single documented occurrence in southern Texas (Starr County, 2012). Larvae have been recorded feeding on cacao leaves, causing damage in some years.
Hemeroplanis incusalis
Anvil-wing Moth
Hemeroplanis incusalis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It is commonly known as the Anvil-wing Moth, a name likely referencing the shape of its forewings. The species belongs to the subfamily Boletobiinae and tribe Phytometrini. It is a nocturnal insect with established populations across North America.
Hemeroplanis reversalis
Hemeroplanis reversalis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1907. The species was originally placed in the genus Pleonectyptera before being transferred to Hemeroplanis. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8470. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Hemeroplanis trilineosa
Hemeroplanis trilineosa is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Dyar in 1918. It belongs to the owlet moth group and is known from North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8477.1. Documentation of this species is sparse, with limited observational records available.
Herminiinae
Litter Moths
Herminiinae is a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae, order Lepidoptera. Members are commonly called litter moths due to the feeding habits of their caterpillars. The subfamily was previously treated as a separate family (Herminiidae) or as a subfamily of Noctuidae, but phylogenetic analysis places it within Erebidae, most closely related to Aganainae.
Horama plumipes
Horama plumipes is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae, first described by Dru Drury in 1773. It is distributed from southern Texas through Mexico and Central America to Nicaragua. The species exhibits distinctive black and white coloration with prominent tufted hind legs that give it its specific epithet 'plumipes' (feather-footed). The original description provides detailed morphological information including a wingspan of approximately 45 mm.
Hypena
Hypena is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, first described by Franz von Paula Schrank in 1802. The genus comprises over 680 species worldwide, predominantly distributed in tropical regions. Species in this genus are non-migratory and overwinter as pupae. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly the green cloverworm (Hypena scabra), which is a major defoliator of soybeans in the eastern United States. The genus also includes biological control agents such as Hypena opulenta, introduced to North America to control invasive swallow-worts.
Hypena appalachiensis
Appalachian Snout
Hypena appalachiensis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Appalachian Snout. It is native to eastern North America, with its distribution centered on the Appalachian Mountains region. The species was first described by Butler in 1987. As a member of the genus Hypena, it belongs to a group of moths often characterized by their snout-like labial palps and triangular wing posture at rest.
Hypena atomaria
Speckled Snout, speckled snout moth
Hypena atomaria, commonly known as the speckled snout moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1903 and is native to North America. The species is characterized by its distinctive snout-like projection formed by elongated labial palps, a trait common to the genus Hypena.
Hypena baltimoralis
Baltimore Hypena, Baltimore Bomolocha
A moth of the family Erebidae, described by Guenée in 1854. Adults fly from April to October with multiple generations per year, more numerous in southern portions of its range. The species is strongly associated with deciduous forests and maple-feeding larvae.
Hypena deceptalis
Deceptive Snout, Deceptive Hypena, Deceptive Bomolocha Moth
Hypena deceptalis is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active from April through August. The species produces two generations annually. Larvae have been documented feeding on Tilia americana (American basswood), though the moth's range extends beyond that of its documented host, indicating at least one additional larval food plant remains unidentified.
Hypena decorata
decorated hypena
Hypena decorata, commonly known as the decorated hypena, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1884 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8463. Like other members of the genus Hypena, it belongs to the subfamily Hypeninae.
Hypena degesalis
Hypena degesalis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is classified within the subfamily Hypeninae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8459 and phylogenetic sequence 930582. Like other members of the genus Hypena, it is an owlet moth with a characteristic resting posture.
Hypena edictalis
Large Bomolocha, Large Snout
Hypena edictalis, commonly known as the Large Bomolocha or Large Snout, is a moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1859, this species occurs across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from June to August, with one generation in northern populations and partial second generations in more southerly regions. The species is notable for its moderate size and distinctive wing patterning.
Hypena heuloa
Hypena heuloa is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1905. It is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8449. The species belongs to the genus Hypena, commonly known as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps that project forward like a snout. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic occurrence, detailed biological information about this species remains limited in available sources.
Hypena lividalis
Brown Triangle Snout
Hypena lividalis is a moth in the family Erebidae with an Afro-Tropical and possibly circumtropical distribution. It occurs in the western Palearctic, Neotropics, and Mediterranean sclerophyllous forest zone, where it is often abundant. Adults are active year-round with multiple generations per year. It is a rare migrant in western, central, and northern Europe.
Hypena manalis
Flowing-line Hypena, Flowing-lined Snout
Hypena manalis is a small moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the flowing-line hypena or flowing-lined snout. It occurs across eastern and central North America from Minnesota and Nova Scotia south to Florida and Texas. The species is multivoltine, with adults active from spring through late summer. Larvae feed primarily on false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), though they have been successfully reared on dandelion and dock in captivity.
Hypena minualis
sooty hypena, sooty bomolocha moth, Sooty Snout
Hypena minualis is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in North America, with distribution records including the northeastern United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8457. As a member of the genus Hypena, it belongs to a group commonly known as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps.
Hypena modestoides
Hypena modestoides is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae. It was described by Poole in 1989 and is found in North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8464. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this species remains limited.
Hypena porrectalis
Hypena porrectalis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Fabricius in 1794. It occurs in North America. The species belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' biology and ecology is limited.
Hypena sordidula
Sordid Hypena, Sordid Bomolocha Moth, Sordid Snout
Hypena sordidula, the Sordid Hypena or Sordid Bomolocha Moth, is a small moth in the family Erebidae described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with adults active from May through August and two generations per year. The species is notable for its specialized larval association with Laportea species, and for historical confusion regarding its host plant relationships.
Hypena subidalis
Hypena subidalis is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae, described by Guenée in 1854. The species is native to North America and has been recorded in the conterminous 48 United States. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, including the green cloverworm (Hypena scabra), though specific information about H. subidalis ecology and biology remains limited in available sources.
Hypena umbralis
banded bomolocha moth
Hypena umbralis, commonly known as the banded bomolocha moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae. It was described by Smith in 1884 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8453. The species is part of the genus Hypena, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about H. umbralis ecology and distribution remains limited.
Hypena vetustalis
tropical bomolocha moth
Hypena vetustalis, commonly known as the tropical bomolocha moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 8454.1. The species was first described by Guenée in 1854. As a member of the genus Hypena, it shares the triangular wing posture at rest characteristic of this group.
Hypenodes franclemonti
Franclemont's Hypenodes Moth
Hypenodes franclemonti is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Douglas C. Ferguson in 1954 and named in honor of entomologist John G. Franclemont. It belongs to the subfamily Hypenodinae, a group of diminutive moths often associated with wetland habitats. The species has been documented across a broad North American range spanning from Quebec to Florida.
Hypenodes palustris
Swampland Hypenodes
Hypenodes palustris is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Ferguson in 1954. The species name 'palustris' (Latin for 'of the swamp') reflects its association with wetland habitats. It occurs across northern North America from Alaska through Canada to the northeastern and north-central United States. The species is one of relatively few in the genus Hypenodes, a group of small moths often associated with moist or marshy environments.
Hypenopsis calusa
Hypenopsis calusa is a moth species in the family Erebidae. It has been documented in bycatch from mosquito surveillance programs in Florida, where examination of non-target organisms has expanded knowledge of its distribution. The species is part of a genus of small moths whose members are often encountered in standardized insect trapping programs.
Hypenopsis sonora
Hypenopsis sonora is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, genus Hypenopsis. The species epithet suggests an association with the Sonoran Desert region. As of current records, this species has been documented through only 8 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is poorly known and likely rare or undercollected. Basic biological and ecological information remains undocumented in the available literature.
Hypercompe caudata
Hypercompe caudata is a tiger moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Francis Walker in 1855. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Central America. Like other members of the genus Hypercompe, it is part of a group commonly known as giant leopard moths due to the striking patterns of the adults and the hairy, often boldly colored caterpillars.
Hypercompe permaculata
many-spotted tiger moth
Hypercompe permaculata, commonly known as the many-spotted tiger moth, is a species of tiger moth in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1872. The species is native to western North America, ranging across the western United States and into parts of northern Mexico and southern Canada.
Hyperstrotia pervertens
Dotted Graylet
Hyperstrotia pervertens, commonly known as the dotted graylet, is a small moth in the family Erebidae. It was first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. The species is distributed across eastern North America in woodland and forest habitats. It is a relatively well-documented species with over 1,500 observations on iNaturalist.
Hyperstrotia secta
Black-patched Graylet, black-patched graylet moth
Hyperstrotia secta is a small moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1879. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from New England to the Gulf Coast and west to Oklahoma. Adults are active during spring and summer months. The species is characterized by its small size and distinctive wing pattern featuring a black patch.
Hypocala andremona
andremona moth, Hypocala Moth
Hypocala andremona is a moth species in the family Erebidae, originally described by Stoll in 1781. It occurs in North America and has been studied in relation to persimmon cultivation in Brazil. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8642.
Hypocrisias minima
Least Hypocrisias
Hypocrisias minima, commonly known as the Least Hypocrisias, is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. The species was first described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1883. It is a small moth with a wingspan of 31–33 mm. The larvae are known to feed on Viguiera dentata.
Hypoprepia cadaverosa
Cadaver Lichen Moth
Hypoprepia cadaverosa is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Herman Strecker in 1878. It is known from scattered localities in the western and south-central United States, with records from Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, South Dakota, and South Carolina. Adults are active from May to August and have distinctive pale ochreous wings marked with slate-colored bands.
Hypsoropha hormos
Small Necklace Moth
Hypsoropha hormos, the small necklace moth, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. Adults display a distinctive pattern of white spots forming a necklace-like band across brown wings. The species is found in the southeastern United States and has been documented feeding on persimmon. It is double-brooded, with adults active from February through October, peaking from April to August.
Idia concisa
American Idia Moth
Idia concisa, commonly known as the American Idia Moth, is a species of litter moth in the subfamily Herminiinae. It is a nocturnal species attracted to artificial light sources. The species is part of a taxonomically complex group within the genus Idia, where identification often requires careful examination of genitalic structures. Adults are active during warmer months and are frequently encountered by moth enthusiasts using blacklight or porch light setups.
Idia suffusalis
Idia suffusalis is a species of litter moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1899 from the Santa Rita Mountains in southeastern Arizona. It belongs to the subfamily Herminiinae, a group commonly known as litter moths due to their association with decaying plant material. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from the southwestern United States.
Inopsis
Inopsis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, and tribe Lithosiini. The genus was established by Felder in 1874 and contains five described species distributed in the Neotropical region. These moths belong to the lichen moth group (Lithosiini), which are generally small to medium-sized with cryptic coloration.
Inopsis funerea
Inopsis funerea is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The species is known from very few records in North America, specifically Arizona and South Carolina, indicating a disjunct or poorly sampled distribution. Adults have been documented in June, suggesting a restricted seasonal flight period. The genus Inopsis belongs to the tribe Lithosiini, a group of lichen moths typically characterized by muted coloration and cryptic patterning.
Ipnista
Ipnista is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, described by William Schaus in 1916. The genus contains at least two described species: Ipnista marina (described by H. Druce in 1891) and Ipnista tucumana (described by Schaus in 1933). It belongs to the diverse moth superfamily Noctuoidea.
Isogona
Isogona is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. The genus has undergone taxonomic reclassification, previously placed in Phytometrinae within Erebidae or in Calpinae within the former family Noctuidae. Seven species are currently recognized, distributed primarily in North America. The genus includes the thin-lined owlet moth (Isogona tenuis) and Snow's owlet moth (Isogona snowi).
Isogona tenuis
Thin-lined Owlet
Isogona tenuis, commonly known as the Thin-lined Owlet, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872, this species ranges across eastern North America from Ontario south to Florida and Texas. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with timing varying by latitude. The larvae feed exclusively on Celtis (hackberry) species.
Isogona texana
Isogona texana is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The species was described by Smith in 1900 and is known from Texas. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 24 mm. This species belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as owlet moths, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Kodiosoma fulva
Kodiosoma fulva is a moth species in the family Erebidae and the sole member of the monotypic genus Kodiosoma. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona, Nevada, and California. Both the genus and species were described by Richard Harper Stretch in 1872. The species epithet is sometimes rendered as 'fulvum' in older literature.
Lascoria
litter moths
Lascoria is a genus of litter moths in the subfamily Herminiinae of family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1859 and contains approximately 14 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Members are commonly known as litter moths due to their association with decomposing leaf litter in forest habitats.