Geometrid-moth
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Acratodes
Acratodes is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Sterrhinae, erected by Achille Guenée in 1857. Some taxonomic sources treat it as a synonym of the genus Xystrota. The genus contains at least three described species, including the type species Acratodes phakellurata.
Acratodes suavata
Acratodes suavata is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Sterrhinae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. The species is recorded from the Caribbean and North America, with 310 observations documented on iNaturalist. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7148.
Ametris nitocris
seagrape spanworm moth, greater inchworm
Ametris nitocris, commonly known as the seagrape spanworm moth, is a geometrid moth species described by Pieter Cramer in 1780. The species occurs throughout the Neotropical region, from the southern United States through Central America to South America, including the Caribbean islands. Its larvae are known locally in Florida as the greater inchworm and feed specifically on seagrape (Coccoloba diversifolia).
Apodrepanulatrix litaria
Large Banded Wave Moth, large banded wave
Apodrepanulatrix litaria, commonly known as the large banded wave moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Hulst in 1887 under the basionym Aspilates litaria. It is assigned Hodges number 6694 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. The genus Apodrepanulatrix is classified within the subfamily Ennominae.
Archiearis infans
Infant Moth, The Infant
Archiearis infans, commonly known as the Infant Moth, is a species of geometrid moth described by Heinrich Benno Möschler in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Archiearinae, a group of early-emerging spring moths. The species exhibits a transcontinental distribution across northern North America, with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form in the eastern and central range, and A. i. oregonensis in the Pacific region.
Archirhoe indefinata
Archirhoe indefinata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1907. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as carpet moths. The species has been recorded in North America and is recognized in entomological databases by Hodges number 7296. Available documentation remains limited, with few detailed studies of its biology.
Archirhoe neomexicana
New Mexico Carpet Moth
Archirhoe neomexicana is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, commonly known as the New Mexico Carpet Moth. The species was originally described by George D. Hulst in 1896 under the name Hydriomena neomexicana. It has been recorded across Central America and North America, with 2,802 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Besma quercivoraria
Oak Besma, Oak Besma Moth
Besma quercivoraria, the oak besma, is a North American geometrid moth with two generations per year. Adults are sexually dimorphic and active from spring through summer, with timing varying by latitude. The species is notable for its broad host plant range among deciduous trees and conifers.
Besma sesquilinearia
Besma sesquilinearia is a geometrid moth species first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is documented in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6887.
Cabera erythemaria
Yellow-dusted Cream Moth, yellow-dusted cream
Cabera erythemaria is a geometrid moth species commonly known as the yellow-dusted cream moth. It occurs across North America with documented records in Canada and the northeastern United States. The species is assigned Hodges number 6677 in North American moth classification systems.
Cabera variolaria
Vestal Moth, the vestal, pink-striped willow spanworm
Cabera variolaria is a species of geometrid moth commonly known as the Vestal Moth or pink-striped willow spanworm. It is native to North America and belongs to the family Geometridae, which includes many species commonly called inchworms or spanworms due to their characteristic larval movement. The species has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6678.
Caripeta aretaria
Southern Pine Looper
Caripeta aretaria, commonly known as the southern pine looper, is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Walker in 1860. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6869. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse Geometridae family.
Caripeta suffusata
Caripeta suffusata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Guedet in 1939. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Ceratonyx satanaria
Horned Ceratonyx
Ceratonyx satanaria is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, commonly known as the Horned Ceratonyx. The species was described by Guenée in 1857 and is distributed across North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6780.
Cladara limitaria
mottled gray carpet moth, Mottled Gray Carpet
Cladara limitaria is a geometrid moth found across North America from Alaska to Newfoundland and south to Alabama. Adults are active in spring, with a wingspan of 21–28 mm. Larvae feed on sheep laurel and conifers. The species inhabits deciduous, mixed, and coniferous forests and is attracted to light.
Cleora projecta
projecta gray, purplish double-lined gray
Cleora projecta is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 28 mm. The species is known by two common names: "projecta gray" and "purplish double-lined gray," referencing its wing pattern. It is a member of the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
Cyclophora packardi
Packard's wave moth, Packard's wave
Cyclophora packardi, commonly known as Packard's wave moth or Packard's wave, is a small geometrid moth found in eastern and central North America. Adults are active from spring through early fall, with multiple generations likely occurring during this period. The species exhibits characteristic yellowish to orangish-brown wing coloration. Larval host plant associations remain partially uncertain, with possible feeding on Comptonia and Quercus species.
Destutia excelsa
Destutia excelsa is a species of geometrid moth first described by Strecker in 1878. It is native to North America and has been recorded in GBIF with presence confirmed in this region. The species has three recognized subspecies: D. e. excelsa, D. e. olivata, and D. e. simpliciaria. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 6883, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification.
Digrammia atrofasciata
Broad-lined Angle
Digrammia atrofasciata is a species of geometrid moth described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. The species is found in North America and has been documented through over 2,700 observations on iNaturalist. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal species attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Digrammia californiaria
California granite moth, Californian granite
Digrammia californiaria, commonly known as the California granite moth or Californian granite, is a geometrid moth native to western North America. The species was first described by Packard in 1871 and is part of the diverse Ennominae subfamily within Geometridae. It has been documented in blacklighting surveys in California, where it can occur in notable numbers during peak flight periods.
Digrammia decorata
Decorated Granite Moth, decorated granite
Digrammia decorata, commonly known as the Decorated Granite Moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It occurs in North America with documented records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species was originally described as Sicagrapliia decorata by Grossbeck in 1907 and later transferred to the genus Digrammia. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6389.
Digrammia delectata
Digrammia delectata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Hulst in 1887 under the basionym Semiothisa delectata. The species has been recorded in North America and Middle America. As a member of the genus Digrammia, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as granite moths.
Digrammia denticulata
Digrammia denticulata is a species of geometrid moth first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It belongs to the genus Digrammia, which comprises North American granite moths. The species has been recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces and is part of the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. Like other members of its genus, it is attracted to ultraviolet light and has been documented through blacklighting surveys.
Digrammia modocata
Digrammia modocata is a species of geometrid moth described by Ferguson in 2008. It belongs to the genus Digrammia, a group commonly known as granite moths. The species has been recorded in North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, appearance, or ecology.
Digrammia nubiculata
Shaded Granite Moth and Allies
Digrammia nubiculata is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Packard in 1876. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a group commonly referred to as the 'Shaded Granite Moth and Allies' based on iNaturalist usage, though detailed life history information appears limited in available sources.
Digrammia ocellinata
Faint-spotted Angle, Locust Looper
Digrammia ocellinata is a geometrid moth commonly known as the faint-spotted angle or locust looper. First described by Achille Guenée in 1857, it occurs across the eastern United States and southern Canada. The species is notable for its larval association with leguminous trees, particularly black locust and honey locust.
Digrammia pertinata
Digrammia pertinata is a species of geometrid moth described by McDunnough in 1939. It belongs to the genus Digrammia, a group commonly known as granite moths. The species is documented from North America. Like other members of Geometridae, it has a slender body and broad wings typical of the family.
Digrammia pervolata
Digrammia pervolata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It occurs in Central America and North America. The species was originally described as Thamnonoma pervolata by Hulst in 1880. It has been documented in GBIF and iNaturalist with 78 observations recorded.
Digrammia pictipennata
Digrammia pictipennata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Hulst in 1898. It belongs to the genus Digrammia, which contains species commonly known as granite moths. The species is recorded from both North America and Central America. Like other members of its family, it is a nocturnal moth attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Digrammia rippertaria
northern granite
Digrammia rippertaria, commonly known as the northern granite, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Duponchel in 1830 under the basionym Phasiane rippertaria. It is distributed across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America, with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the genus Digrammia, which includes other granite moths.
Digrammia setonana
Digrammia setonana is a species of geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1927. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large group commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. The species is native to North America and is part of the diverse genus Digrammia, which includes numerous species with cryptic, stone-mimicking wing patterns. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Disclisioprocta stellata
somber carpet, bougainvillea looper
Disclisioprocta stellata is a small geometrid moth with a broad intercontinental distribution spanning sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, and the Americas from Canada to South America. The species was introduced to Hawaii in 1993 and has established there. Adults are active year-round in southern regions and during late summer and fall in northern areas. The larvae feed on a variety of plants including bougainvillea, giving rise to one of its common names.
Drepanulatrix falcataria
Drepanulatrix falcataria is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Packard in 1873. It is characterized by its dusty brown wing pattern with small black dots and varying shades of brown and tan. The species is found in North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6689.
Drepanulatrix foeminaria
Drepanulatrix foeminaria is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. First described by Guenée in 1858, this species occurs in North America and has been documented in 93 iNaturalist observations. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6686.
Drepanulatrix garneri
Drepanulatrix garneri is a species of geometrid moth described by Blanchard & Knudson in 1986. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is known to occur in North America.
Dysstroma suspectata
Dysstroma suspectata is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It is native to North America and was first described by Möschler in 1874. The species includes two recognized subspecies: the nominate D. s. suspectata and D. s. mackieata. It belongs to a genus of carpet moths commonly associated with boreal and temperate habitats.
Enchoria lacteata
Enchoria lacteata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Packard in 1876. It is native to North America and has been documented across multiple observation platforms. The species belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 7403.
Entephria bradorata
Entephria bradorata is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae. It was elevated to species rank from a subspecies of E. polata in a 1997 revision of Nearctic Entephria. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from northern regions.
Entephria lynda
Entephria lynda is a species of geometrid moth described by Troubridge in 1997. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae within the family Geometridae. The species was established during a revision of Nearctic Entephria species that elevated several former subspecies to species rank and described new taxa. It is one of 11 Nearctic species currently recognized in the genus.
Enypia venata
variable girdle
Enypia venata, commonly called the variable girdle, is a geometrid moth species first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7005.
Epirrita autumnata
Autumnal Moth
Epirrita autumnata, the autumnal moth, is a geometrid moth native to northern Fennoscandia and the Palearctic region. Its larvae feed primarily on mountain birch (Betula pubescens ssp. tortuosa and ssp. czerepanovii) foliage, with outbreaks capable of defoliating extensive birch forests. The species exhibits cyclic population dynamics with outbreak and non-outbreak phases. Eggs overwinter in diapause, showing exceptional cold hardiness with supercooling points reaching −36.5 °C. Adult females suffer substantial predation pressure from invertebrate predators, particularly harvestmen.
Episemasia solitaria
Episemasia solitaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Walker in 1861 under the basionym Ephyra solitaria. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6713. 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.
Erannis vancouverensis
Vancouver Looper
Erannis vancouverensis is a geometrid moth occurring from northern British Columbia to central California. Larvae feed on young leaves of deciduous trees. Adults emerge during late autumn, with females being wingless. The species occasionally reaches infestation levels and is subject to natural population control through virus disease and tachinid fly parasitism.
Eriplatymetra lentifluata
Eriplatymetra lentifluata is a moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their larval locomotion. The species is native to North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. Records of this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Ersephila indistincta
Ersephila indistincta is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by Hulst in 1898. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 7279. Available information is limited, with only 15 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Eubaphe medea
Eubaphe medea is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Druce in 1885. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as carpet moths or pug moths. The species occurs in both Central and North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7440.1.
Eubaphe mendica
Beggar, Beggar Moth
Eubaphe mendica, commonly known as the beggar or beggar moth, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. The species exhibits a bivoltine to trivoltine life cycle with adults active from late spring through early autumn. Larvae are specialized feeders on maple and violet species. The common name "beggar" likely derives from the moth's drab, worn-looking appearance.
Eubarnesia ritaria
Ocotillo Moth
Eubarnesia ritaria, commonly known as the Ocotillo Moth, is a species of geometrid moth endemic to the American Southwest. It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Eubarnesia. The species was first described by Grossbeck in 1910 and later placed in its current genus by Cockerell in 1917. It is associated with desert habitats where its larval host plant, ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), occurs.
Eucaterva variaria
Eucaterva variaria is a geometrid moth species described by Grote in 1882. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species feeds on desert willow (Chilopsis linearis). It serves as a host for the parasitoid wasp Pimpla sanguinipes (Coccygomimus sanguinipes).
Euchlaena irraria
least-marked euchlaena, Least-marked Euchlaena Moth
Euchlaena irraria is a geometrid moth first described from North America in 1916. The species is commonly known as the least-marked euchlaena, a name reflecting its relatively plain wing pattern compared to congeners. It belongs to a genus of moths that are frequently attracted to artificial light sources. Available records indicate presence across multiple Canadian provinces and parts of the United States.