Forest-moth

Guides

Hypoprepia fucosa
Painted Lichen Moth
A small to medium-sized moth in the family Erebidae, described by Jacob Hübner in 1831. Adults display distinctive wing patterns and are active primarily during summer months in northern populations. The species occupies a broad geographic range across eastern North America, with larvae specializing on cryptogamic growths on tree bark.
lichen-feeder eastern-North-America forest-moth Lithosiini
Ipimorpha pleonectusa
Even-lined Sallow, Blackcheeked Aspen Caterpillar
Ipimorpha pleonectusa, the Even-lined Sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It is one of two recognized species in the genus Ipimorpha on the continent. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The common name 'blackcheeked aspen caterpillar' refers to the larval stage, though specific host plant associations require verification.
noctuidae noctuinae xylenini north-america forest-moth aspen-associate
Isochaetes beutenmuelleri
Spun Glass Slug Moth
Isochaetes beutenmuelleri, commonly known as the spun glass slug moth, is a small moth in the family Limacodidae. It is named for its distinctive pupal stage, which appears nearly transparent and is covered in spiny, venomous hairs. The species is native to the eastern and central United States, where its larvae feed on oak and beech trees.
slug-moth stinging-caterpillar venomous oak-feeder beech-feeder transparent-pupa forest-moth
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.
Lepidoptera Erebidae Calpinae Noctuidae-(historical)North-America Celtis-feeder owlet-moth forest-moth
Lithacodes
slug caterpillar moths
Lithacodes is a genus of slug caterpillar moths in the family Limacodidae, established by Packard in 1864. The genus contains approximately five described species distributed in North America. Larvae of this genus exhibit the characteristic slug-like form typical of Limacodidae, with reduced prolegs and a broad, flattened body adapted for slow, gliding movement.
slug-caterpillar stinging-caterpillar Limacodidae North-America forest-moth
Lithacodes fiskeanus
Lithacodes fiskeanus is a species of slug caterpillar moth in the family Limacodidae. The genus Lithacodes contains species known for their distinctive larval morphology, with caterpillars that move with a slug-like gliding motion rather than walking. Adults are small, stout-bodied moths with reduced wing venation typical of the family. This species has been documented from a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or geographically restricted.
Limacodidae slug-caterpillar stinging-caterpillar North-America forest-moth
Lithomoia germana
American Brindle, American Brindle Moth
Lithomoia germana, commonly known as the American Brindle, is a noctuid moth with a broad distribution across northern North America. Adults are bivoltine, active in spring and again in late summer to early autumn. The species is notable for hibernating as an adult, an overwintering strategy that allows early spring emergence. Larvae feed on woody plants in Salicaceae and Betulaceae, while adults visit goldenrod flowers for nectar.
bivoltine adult-hibernation boreal nocturnal cryptic-coloration forest-moth
Lycophotia phyllophora
Lycophotia Moth
Lycophotia phyllophora is a noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. Adults are active during summer months across northeastern North America. Larvae feed on leaves of woody plants in several genera including Alnus, Betula, and Salix. The species was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Agrotis phyllophora.
Noctuidae Noctuinae North-America forest-moth polyphagous-larva
Macaria fissinotata
Hemlock Angle
Macaria fissinotata, commonly known as the hemlock angle, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active from late spring through summer, with flight periods varying by latitude. The species is strongly associated with coniferous forests, where its larvae feed on hemlock, spruce, and fir trees. The specific epithet refers to the often-split forewing spot that serves as a key identification feature.
geometrid-moth conifer-specialist eastern-North-America forest-moth
Macaria graphidaria
Bold-marked Granite
Macaria graphidaria is a North American moth species in the family Geometridae, described by George D. Hulst in 1887. Adults display distinctive wing patterning with bold, dark markings on a lighter background. The species is associated with coniferous forests and has been documented across western North America. Larval stages feed on conifer foliage.
geometridae ennominae western-north-america conifer-feeder forest-moth
Megalopyge crispata
Black-waved Flannel Moth, Crinkled Flannel Moth, White Flannel Moth
Megalopyge crispata is a flannel moth in the family Megalopygidae, found in the eastern United States from the Atlantic coast westward to Oklahoma. Adults are active from May to October, with one generation annually in northern populations and two or more in southern populations. The species is notable for its venomous caterpillars, which possess hollow urticating hairs capable of delivering painful stings to humans.
venomous-caterpillar urticating-hairs medically-significant forest-moth North-American-endemic
Melanolophia imitata
Western Carpet, Green-striped Forest Looper
A spring-flying geometrid moth of western North America, notable for large, pale adults that occur in consistently high abundance. Adults fly during late evening and are less attracted to light than many moth species. The species shows minimal migratory movement but can form dense aggregations that create visible 'clouds' in forested habitats. Larvae are conifer-feeding loopers that prefer Douglas fir, Tsuga, and Abies.
Geometridae conifer-feeding spring-flying western-North-America forest-moth looper
Melanolophia signataria
Signate Melanolophia Moth, signate melanolophia
Melanolophia signataria is a North American geometrid moth with a broad transcontinental range. Adults are active primarily from spring through summer, with larvae feeding on the foliage of numerous deciduous and coniferous tree species. The species shows considerable geographic variation, with a recognized Florida subspecies.
Geometridae North-America forest-moth polyphagous spring-summer-flight subspecies-recognized
Monoleuca semifascia
Pin-striped Vermilion Slug Moth
Monoleuca semifascia is a slug moth in the family Limacodidae, commonly known as the Pin-striped Vermilion Slug Moth. The species is recognized by its distinctive adult coloration and slug-like larval form characteristic of the family. It has been documented across multiple observation platforms with a notable presence in the eastern United States. The species was originally described by Walker in 1855 under the basionym Limacodes semifascia.
Limacodidae slug-moth vermilion North-America forest-moth stinging-caterpillar-potential
Morophagoides burkerella
Morophagoides burkerella is a small moth species in the family Tineidae, originally described from Washington State in 1904. It belongs to a genus of fungi-feeding moths whose larvae develop in decaying wood and fungal substrates. The species is known from a limited number of records in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Tineidae fungi-feeding-moths Pacific-Northwest North-America forest-moth
Morrisonia triangula
Morrisonia triangula is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Sullivan and Adams in 2009. The type locality is in Craven County, North Carolina, within the Croatan National Forest. It is known from the southeastern United States.
Noctuidae Lepidoptera North-America 2009-description forest-moth
Nemoria mimosaria
White-fringed Emerald, Flanged Looper
Nemoria mimosaria is a small emerald moth in the family Geometridae, known by the common names white-fringed emerald and flanged looper. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It occurs across much of eastern and central North America, with larvae feeding on a diverse range of woody plants including both deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are active in early summer and are recognized by their distinctive green coloration with white fringes on the wings.
Geometridae emerald-moth North-America forest-moth polyphagous early-summer
Nites betulella
Black-dotted Birch Leaftier Moth
Nites betulella, commonly known as the black-dotted birch leaftier moth, is a small moth species in the family Depressariidae. First described by August Busck in 1902, it is distributed across North America from the northeastern United States and Canada westward to British Columbia. The species is notable for its association with birch and other deciduous trees as larval hosts.
leaf-tier birch-feeder North-American forest-moth
Norape
Norape is a genus of moths in the family Megalopygidae, commonly known as flannel moths. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1855 and contains approximately 60 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Caterpillars of at least some species, including N. ovina (white flannel moth), possess urticating hairs that deliver painful stings upon contact with human skin. The genus is part of the subfamily Trosiinae within the Megalopygidae family.
urticating-hairs stinging-caterpillar medical-entomology flannel-moth venomous-larvae parasitoid-host forest-moth defensive-adaptation
Nycteola
Nycteoline moths
Nycteola is a genus of small moths in the family Nolidae, distributed across the Old World and New World. The genus is characterized by rectangular forewings, trifine venation, and distinctive male genitalia. Larvae feed primarily on woody plants in Fagaceae and Salicaceae, with some species considered potential forest pests. Adults of at least some species overwinter and show highly variable wing coloration and pattern.
Nolidae forest-moth oak-feeder willow-feeder overwintering-adult variable-wing-pattern potential-pest
Olethreutes deprecatoria
Olethreutes deprecatoria is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, first described by Heinrich in 1926. The genus Olethreutes comprises numerous small to medium-sized moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Species in this genus are typically associated with woody plants, with larvae that feed internally in buds, shoots, or fruits. O. deprecatoria is recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Vermont, suggesting a distribution in northern North America.
Tortricidae Olethreutinae microlepidoptera North-America forest-moth
Packardia geminata
Jeweled Tailed Slug Moth
Packardia geminata, commonly known as the Jeweled Tailed Slug Moth, is a species of slug moth in the family Limacodidae. The species was first described by Packard in 1864 under the basionym Cyrtosia geminata. Like other limacodid moths, the larvae are slug-like caterpillars with reduced prolegs that move by gliding rather than crawling. The family is known for caterpillars that often possess urticating (stinging) spines or setae. Adults are small to medium-sized moths with relatively broad wings. The specific epithet "geminata" (Latin for "twinned" or "doubled") may refer to paired markings or features on the wings or body.
Lepidoptera Limacodidae slug-moth North-America forest-moth Packardia jeweled-tailed-slug-moth
Pandemis lamprosana
Woodgrain Leafroller Moth
Pandemis lamprosana, known as the woodgrain leafroller moth, is a tortricid moth native to northeastern North America. Adults are active in late summer with a single annual generation. The species is recognized by its forewing pattern and moderate size. Larvae are polyphagous leaf feeders on numerous deciduous tree species.
leafroller tortricid forest-moth polyphagous univoltine North-America-endemic
Panthea acronyctoides
Black Zigzag, Tufted Spruce Caterpillar, Black Zigzag Moth
A medium-sized noctuid moth found across northern North America, with two recognized subspecies. Adults fly from May to August and are attracted to light. Larvae feed on coniferous trees, particularly spruces and firs, and are known as the 'tufted spruce caterpillar' due to their distinctive appearance.
Noctuidae conifer-feeding North-American light-attracted forest-moth
Panthea furcilla
Eastern Panthea Moth, Tufted White Pine Caterpillar
Panthea furcilla is a noctuid moth occurring across boreal Canada and the eastern United States. Adults fly from June to August, with a single generation in Canada and multiple generations in the southern United States. The species is notable for its association with coniferous trees, with larvae feeding on pines, spruces, and eastern larch. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate P. f. furcilla and the southern P. f. australis.
Noctuidae Pantheinae conifer-feeding boreal eastern-North-America forest-moth
Phyllodesma
Phyllodesma is a Holarctic genus of lappet moths in the family Lasiocampidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1820. The genus comprises approximately 17 recognized species distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia. Species in this genus are generally associated with broadleaf host plants, though specific associations vary by species. The genus is characterized by adult moths with cryptic, leaf-like wing patterns that provide camouflage against vegetation.
leaf-mimicry cryptic-coloration forest-moth Holarctic lappet-moth univoltine
Pococera maritimalis
Gray-banded Pococera Moth
Pococera maritimalis is a species of pyralid moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Epipaschiinae. It was described by McDunnough in 1939. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 5603. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are known to feed on tree foliage, particularly as leafrollers.
pyralid-moth leafroller Epipaschiinae forest-moth
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.
Geometridae Ennominae Looper Conifer-feeder North-America Forest-moth Bivoltine Univoltine
Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides
Tufted Thyatirine Moth, tufted thyatirid moth
The tufted thyatirine moth is the sole species in the monotypic genus Pseudothyatira, placed in family Drepanidae (hooktip and false owlet moths). It is recognized for its complex bark-mimicking coloration that provides camouflage against tree trunks. The species exhibits a distinctive tufted thorax and intricate wing patterns that have drawn attention from naturalists. It represents a North American endemic with a transcontinental distribution across forested regions.
bark-mimicry camouflage monotypic-genus forest-moth North-American-endemic
Psilocorsis
Psilocorsis is a genus of moths in the family Depressariidae, first described by Clemens in 1860. Species within this genus are known as leaf-tiers or leaf-tiers, with larvae that construct shelters by binding together leaves of their host plants. The genus contains approximately 14 recognized species distributed primarily in North America. Larvae are associated with woody plants including oaks (Quercus) and American beech (Fagus grandifolia), and serve as hosts for parasitoid wasp communities.
leaf-tier forest-moth parasitoid-host deciduous-forest oak beech
Raphia frater
brother moth, brother
Raphia frater, commonly known as the brother moth, is a noctuid moth species distributed across forested regions of North America. Adults have a wingspan of 38–44 mm and are active from spring through summer. The species exhibits considerable geographic variation, with multiple described subspecies reflecting this diversity. Larvae feed primarily on aspen and related woody plants.
Noctuidae Lepidoptera North-America forest-moth aspen-feeder
Rothschildia lebeau
Lebeau's Silk Moth, Forbes Moth
Rothschildia lebeau is a giant silkmoth in the family Saturniidae, distributed from the Lower Rio Grande Valley through eastern Mexico to Brazil. Adults are short-lived and do not feed, relying on fat reserves accumulated during larval development. The species exhibits a life history tradeoff between larval survival and adult body size based on host plant quality, with larger males showing higher mating success.
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Saturniinae
Emperor Moths, Wild Silk Moths, Giant Silkmoths
Saturniinae is a subfamily of Saturniidae containing approximately 644 species across 63 genera, including some of the largest Lepidoptera such as the luna moth, atlas moth, and cecropia moth. Adults are medium to very large with wingspans of 7.5–15 cm or more, and are characterized by prominent eyespots on their wings—some with realistic eye-like markings, others with crescent moon or angular shapes, or transparent windows where scales are reduced. Adults lack functional mouthparts and do not feed, living 5–12 days on fat reserves accumulated as larvae. The subfamily is divided into five tribes: Attacini, Bunaeini, Micragonini, Saturniini, and Urotini. Saturniinae is an important source of wild silk and human food in many cultures.
silkmoth giant-moth wild-silk forest-moth nocturnal eyespot moon-moth atlas-moth luna-moth cecropia-moth
Sciota uvinella
sweetgum leafroller moth
Sciota uvinella is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the sweetgum leafroller moth. The species was described by Ragonot in 1887 and occurs in eastern North America. Its common name derives from the larval habit of rolling or folding leaves of its host plant, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). The species is notable as a primary prey item for the four-toothed mason wasp, Monobia quadridens, which paralyzes the caterpillars to provision its nest cells.
leafroller sweetgum prey-of-mason-wasps native-herbivore Pyralidae Phycitinae Sciota Lepidoptera North-America forest-moth Monobia-quadridens-prey
Sphinx drupiferarum
wild cherry sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum, the wild cherry sphinx, is a moth in the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. It is found across temperate North America from the United States to southern Canada. The wingspan ranges from 75–115 mm. The larvae feed on several woody plant genera including Prunus, Malus, and Celtis.
sphingidae sphinx-moth hawkmoth north-america prunus malus forest-moth
Sphinx poecila
poecila sphinx, Northern Apple Sphinx
Sphinx poecila, commonly known as the poecila sphinx or Northern Apple Sphinx, is a moth in the family Sphingidae. It is a medium-sized sphinx moth with a wingspan of 68–95 mm. The species is found in northeastern North America, ranging from Newfoundland and Maine south to Pennsylvania and west to Michigan, northeastern Illinois, and Wisconsin. Larvae feed on a diverse array of host plants including Rosa carolina, Picea glauca, Larix laricina, and various species in the genera Alnus, Malus, Myrica, and Vaccinium.
sphinx-moth hornworm forest-moth North-America polyphagous-larva
Xanthotype sospeta
Crocus Geometer
Xanthotype sospeta, commonly known as the crocus geometer, is a pale yellow geometrid moth first described from Jamaica in 1773. It occurs across much of North America from Nova Scotia to British Columbia and south to Colorado and Georgia. The species inhabits deciduous and mixedwood forests. Adults are distinguished by faint brown streaks on the wings and a wingspan of approximately 62 mm. Larvae feed on low-growing shrubs and herbs including willow, dogwood, and viburnum species.
geometridae ennominae yellow-moth forest-moth twig-mimic-larva north-america jamaica
Zeiraphera claypoleana
Buckeye Petiole Borer Moth
Zeiraphera claypoleana, commonly known as the Buckeye Petiole Borer Moth, is a species of tortricid moth described by Riley in 1882. It belongs to the genus Zeiraphera, which includes several economically important forest pests. The species is native to North America and has been documented through iNaturalist observations. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a close association with woody host plants, though specific biological details remain incompletely documented in published literature.
Tortricidae Olethreutinae North-America forest-moth Aesculus-associated