Erebinae
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Acritogramma metaleuca
Acritogramma metaleuca is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Hampson in 1913. It belongs to the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of nocturnal moths. The species is known from North America. It is assigned Hodges number 8682 in the MONA (Moths of North America) numbering system.
Aon
Aon is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. The genus was established by Neumoegen in 1892. Species in this genus are nocturnal lepidopterans within the diverse Erebidae family, which includes many underwing and related moth groups.
Ascalapha odorata
black witch, black witch moth, mariposa de la muerte, duppy bat, mariposa-bruxa, ura, money moth, money bat
The black witch moth (Ascalapha odorata) is a large, bat-shaped nocturnal moth and the largest noctuoid in the continental United States. Females reach wingspans up to 24 cm, while males are smaller at approximately 12 cm. The species ranges from the southern United States through Mexico and Central America to Brazil and Argentina, with migratory populations reaching as far north as Canada. It holds prominent cultural significance across Latin America and the Caribbean, where it is widely associated with death, misfortune, and spiritual beliefs.
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Azeta ceramina is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Hübner in 1806. It belongs to the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of nocturnal moths commonly known as underwings. The species is recorded from the Amazon region of Brazil. Available information is limited, with few documented observations.
Azeta repugnalis
repugnant azeta moth
Azeta repugnalis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the repugnant azeta moth. It is classified within the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of owlet moths. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1825. It is recorded from North America and has been documented in citizen science observations.
Azeta schausi
Azeta schausi is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1924. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 8576. The species was originally described under the basionym Anticarsia schausi. It should not be confused with Bulia schausi, a different moth species from the family Noctuidae that has been intercepted at U.S. ports of entry.
Caenurgia
Caenurgia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Walker in 1858. The genus contains several recognized species distributed primarily in the Americas, with C. chloropha being one of the more widely documented members. Species in this genus are part of the diverse Erebinae subfamily, which includes many nocturnal moth species.
Calyptis
Calyptis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. The genus was established by Guenée in 1852 and contains three recognized species distributed across tropical regions. Members are nocturnal and belong to the diverse assemblage of underwing and related moths within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Catocalini
underwing moths
Catocalini is a tribe of moths within the family Erebidae, most closely related to the tribe Audeini. Members of this tribe are commonly known as underwing moths due to a distinctive color pattern: cryptic, dark forewings that conceal brightly colored hindwings. This wing configuration serves as a defensive display against predators. The tribe contains numerous genera and is among the most species-rich groups within Erebinae.
Celiptera
Celiptera is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. The genus was established by Guenée in 1852 and includes approximately 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region and North America. Species in this genus are characterized by their nocturnal habits and typical underwing moth morphology. Several species have been described relatively recently, with two new species added in 2003.
Cutina albopunctella
Cypress Looper, White-spotted Cutina Moth
Cutina albopunctella, commonly known as the cypress looper or white-spotted cutina moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 8728. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866.
Doryodes acta
Doryodes acta is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The genus Doryodes is part of a diverse group of noctuid-like moths within the superfamily Noctuoidea. As a recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Doryodes tenuistriga
Doryodes tenuistriga is a moth in the family Erebidae described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It is known from coastal regions of Texas and Louisiana. Sexual dimorphism in size is pronounced, with females substantially larger than males.
Drasteria divergens
Drasteria divergens is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Behr in 1870. The species has a wingspan of approximately 44 mm. Adults are active from March through August in California, with a broader distribution spanning from California to Colorado and northward to British Columbia. This species belongs to a genus known for underwing moths that typically display cryptic forewings and brightly colored hindwings used in startle defense.
Drasteria inepta
Inept Drasteria, Inept Graphic
Drasteria inepta is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Edwards in 1881. It is a medium-sized moth with a wingspan of 35–43 mm. Adults are active from spring through summer across the southwestern United States.
Eubolina
Eubolina is a monotypic moth genus in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It contains a single species, Eubolina impartialis, commonly known as the eubolina moth. The genus was established by Leon F. Harvey in 1875. The sole species is primarily distributed in southern Texas, United States.
Gondysia
Gondysia is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae, established by Berio in 1955. The genus contains four recognized species distributed in the Neotropical region. It was historically confused with the Old World genus Dysgonia; the New World species were separated as Neadysgonia by Sullivan in 2010, but this was later synonymized with the older name Gondysia. The genus includes G. consobrina, G. similis, G. smithii (all described by Guenée in 1852), and G. telma (described by Sullivan in 2010).
Gondysia consobrina
Consobrina's Darkwing, Consobrina Darkwing Moth
Gondysia consobrina is a noctuid moth of the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species was transferred from the genus Dysgonia to Gondysia based on morphological and molecular evidence. It occurs in the southeastern United States, where it produces multiple generations annually. The larval host plant remains unknown.
Gondysia similis
Gordonia Darkwing
Gondysia similis, commonly known as the gordonia darkwing, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by Achille Guenée in 1852, this species occurs in the southeastern United States. The larvae are specialized feeders on Gordonia lasianthus (loblolly bay), a relationship that defines both its common name and ecological niche. Adults are active from spring through early autumn with multiple generations per year.
Gondysia smithii
Smith's Darkwing, Smith's Darkwing Moth
Gondysia smithii is a moth in the family Erebidae, originally described as Ophiusa smithii by Achille Guenée in 1852. It occurs in open savanna and mesic woodland habitats across the southeastern and south-central United States. The species has multiple generations annually, with adults active from spring through late summer. It was transferred from Dysgonia to the newly erected genus Gondysia in 2010 based on morphological and molecular data.
Lesmone hinna
Lifted Owlet
Lesmone hinna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Geyer in 1837. It is commonly known as the Lifted Owlet and is assigned Hodges number 8653. The species belongs to the subfamily Erebinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea. It has been documented across North America with over 500 iNaturalist observations.
Matigramma adoceta
Matigramma adoceta is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It was described by John G. Franclemont in 1986. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Matigramma rubrosuffusa
Matigramma rubrosuffusa is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae, described by Grote in 1882. It belongs to the diverse subfamily Erebinae, commonly known as the underwing and related moths. The species is known from North America, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented.
Melipotis
Melipotis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus contains approximately 50 recognized species distributed primarily in the Americas. Adults are nocturnal and have been observed visiting flowers, including dandelions. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features including modified palps and leg structures.
Melipotis florida
Melipotis florida is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to a genus of noctuid moths distributed primarily in the Americas. As a recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited. The species epithet 'florida' suggests a connection to the state of Florida, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in available sources.
Melipotis nigrobasis
Melipotis nigrobasis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It is distributed across North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8602. Like other members of the genus Melipotis, it belongs to the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of nocturnal moths.
Melipotis perpendicularis
Perpendicular Melipotis Moth, Perpendicular Graphic
Melipotis perpendicularis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, Canada. The species is part of the diverse Melipotis genus, which contains numerous similar-looking underwing and related moths. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number is 8598, indicating its place in the standardized North American moth numbering system.
Metria bilineata
Metria bilineata is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1899. It belongs to the subfamily Erebinae and is native to North America. The species is part of the diverse noctuid moth fauna and has been recorded across a broad geographic range on the continent.
Mocis latipes
Small Mocis Moth, Striped Grass Looper
Mocis latipes is a moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Small Mocis Moth or Striped Grass Looper. It has a broad distribution across the Americas, from southern Canada through the United States and into Central and South America. The species is notable for its grass-feeding larval stage, which can include agricultural crops such as rice and corn.
Phyprosopus
Phyprosopus is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae, erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872. The genus contains nine described species distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and the southern United States. Most species have been documented from Cuba, with additional records from Texas, New York, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Ptichodis pacalis
Ptichodis pacalis is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It is a small species with a wingspan of approximately 27 mm, known from limited records in the southeastern United States. Adults are active during the first half of the year, with flight records spanning February through June.
Toxonprucha excavata
Toxonprucha excavata is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Francis Walker in 1865. The species was originally described under the basionym Homoptera excavata before being transferred to the genus Toxonprucha. It belongs to the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of primarily nocturnal moths commonly known as underwings or erebid moths. The genus Toxonprucha contains multiple species distributed across North America.
Toxonprucha killamae
Toxonprucha killamae is a moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to the genus Toxonprucha within the subfamily Erebinae of the family Erebidae. The species was recently described, and published information remains limited. It is part of the diverse assemblage of underwing and related moths in the Noctuoidea superfamily.
Toxonprucha pardalis
Spotted Toxonprucha
Toxonprucha pardalis, commonly known as the spotted toxonprucha, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. The species was originally described as Yrias pardalis by Smith in 1908 and later transferred to the genus Toxonprucha. It is distributed across North America and belongs to the subfamily Erebinae, a diverse group of nocturnal moths. The genus name Toxonprucha derives from Greek roots, while the specific epithet pardalis refers to the spotted or leopard-like pattern typical of this species.
Zale chisosensis
Zale chisosensis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described in 1982. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths commonly known as zale moths. The species is found in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal moth whose larvae feed on woody plants.
Zale colorado
Zale colorado is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1908, originally placed in the genus Phaeocyma. The species is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8715.
Zale lafontainei
Zale lafontainei is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine and David Troubridge in 2020. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of underwing and related moths within the subfamily Erebinae. Like other Zale species, it is presumed to be nocturnal with cryptically colored adults. The species was named in honor of J. Donald Lafontaine, a prominent Canadian lepidopterist who has made substantial contributions to the taxonomy of Noctuoidea.
Zale phaeocapna
Hazel Zale Moth
Zale phaeocapna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Hazel Zale Moth. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The species was described by Franclemont in 1950 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8698. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths whose larvae are known hosts for certain digger wasp species.
Zale rubiata
Zale rubiata is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Smith in 1908. It is distributed across North America. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of underwing moths within the subfamily Erebinae. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8710.
Zale sabena
Zale sabena is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It was described by Schaus in 1901, originally placed in the genus Homoptera before being transferred to Zale. The species occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8688. Like other members of genus Zale, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on woody plants.