Geometrid-moth
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Euchlaena johnsonaria
Johnson's Euchlaena Moth
A medium-sized geometrid moth with a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. Adults are active from May through August. The species occurs across much of North America in deciduous wooded habitats. Larvae feed on a documented range of deciduous trees and shrubs including dogwood, willow, spirea, blueberry, elm, ash, and birch.
Eulithis explanata
White Eulithis Moth
Eulithis explanata, commonly known as the white eulithis, is a geometrid moth species in the subfamily Larentiinae. It is found across North America, with documented records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7206.
Eumacrodes yponomeutaria
Eumacrodes yponomeutaria is the sole species in the monotypic genus Eumacrodes, a geometrid moth first described by Achille Guenée in 1858. The species occurs in the Caribbean and North America. As a member of the subfamily Sterrhinae, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as carpet moths or wave moths. The genus was established by Warren in 1905.
Eupithecia casloata
Eupithecia casloata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as pug moths, which are characterized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented across a broad range of North America, from western Canada through the western United States to the northeastern states. It has been observed visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination of fruit crops.
Eupithecia lariciata
Larch Pug
Eupithecia lariciata, commonly known as the larch pug, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, occurring in Europe, Asia, and North America. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services in orchard ecosystems. Like other members of the genus Eupithecia, it exhibits the characteristic narrow-winged morphology and distinctive resting posture typical of 'pug' moths.
Eupithecia stellata
stellate pug
Eupithecia stellata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as "pug" moths. The species occurs across western North America from central Canada to Mexico. Adults have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services in agricultural settings.
Eusarca falcata
Eusarca falcata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Packard in 1873. It is known to occur in North America, where it has been recorded with moderate frequency in entomological collections and citizen science observations. The species is assigned Hodges number 6927 in the North American moth classification system. 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.
Eusarca lutzi
Eusarca lutzi is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Wright in 1920. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6932. Very few observations have been documented, with only 5 records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Gabriola minor
Gabriola minor is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1974. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms. The species is documented from North America. Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond basic taxonomic placement.
Galenara olivacea
Galenara olivacea is a geometrid moth species described by Rindge in 1958. It was previously classified under the genus Campylacantha, which explains its appearance in grasshopper field guides as a potential source of confusion. The species is known from North America with limited observational records.
Glaucina denticularia
Glaucina denticularia is a species of geometrid moth described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1907. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a diverse group commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. The species is documented from North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Glaucina epiphysaria
Glaucina epiphysaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Dyar in 1908. It is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6493. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group within the Geometridae.
Glaucina magnifica
Glaucina magnifica is a species of geometrid moth described by Grossbeck in 1912. It belongs to the family Geometridae, one of the largest families of moths with characteristic slender bodies and broad wings. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Glena interpunctata
Glena interpunctata is a species of geometrid moth first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1917. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6451. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate G. i. interpunctata and G. i. thomasaria described by Sperry in 1952.
Hesperumia fumosaria
Hesperumia fumosaria is a geometrid moth species described by Comstock in 1937. It is one of two recognized subspecies within the species, the other being H. fumosaria impensa described by Rindge in 1974. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6432.
Heterophleps triguttaria
three-spotted fillip
Heterophleps triguttaria, commonly known as the three-spotted fillip, is a small geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae. The species is recognized by the three dark spots on its forewings that give it its common name. It is widely distributed across North America and is among the more frequently observed geometrid moths, with thousands of citizen science records.
Hulstina grossbecki
Hulstina grossbecki is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1970. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and is endemic to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6545. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Hydrelia albifera
fragile white carpet moth, Fragile White Carpet
Hydrelia albifera is a small geometrid moth with a wingspan of 16–18 mm, found across much of North America from Newfoundland to British Columbia. Adults are active from May to August, with one generation annually in northern regions and two in the south. The larvae feed on specific host plants including red-osier dogwood, alternate-leaved dogwood, and paper birch.
Hydriomena edenata
Hydriomena edenata is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Swett in 1909. The species is endemic to North America and includes seven recognized subspecies. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7232. The species belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths.
Hydriomena macdunnoughi
Hydriomena macdunnoughi is a small geometrid moth described by Louis W. Swett in 1918. It occurs in western North America from Yukon Territory through western Alberta to Colorado. The species has a wingspan of 14–16 mm and exhibits distinctive grey forewings with a dark central band and pale hindwings with brown wavy lines. Adults are active from spring through mid-summer, and larvae feed on willow species.
Hydriomena manzanita
Hydriomena manzanita is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Taylor in 1906. The specific epithet 'manzanita' refers to the manzanita plant (Arctostaphylos), suggesting a likely ecological association with this host plant. The species is found in North America and has been documented in 904 iNaturalist observations.
Hydriomena nubilofasciata
oak winter highflier
Hydriomena nubilofasciata, commonly known as the oak winter highflier, is a small geometrid moth that is active during winter months. Adults are associated with oak trees and fly in late January and February. The species is one of the few North American moths with adult activity in mid-winter.
Hydriomena quinquefasciata
Hydriomena quinquefasciata is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, described by Packard in 1871. It is recorded from North America, with 61 observations documented on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'quinquefasciata' refers to five bands, likely describing wing pattern markings.
Hypomecis longipectinaria
hybrid fescue
Hypomecis longipectinaria, commonly known as the hybrid fescue, is a species of geometrid moth described by Blanchard & Knudson in 1984. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large group commonly called inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is found in North America. It is assigned Hodges number 6439.1 in the North American moth numbering system.
Hypomecis umbrosaria
Umber Moth
Hypomecis umbrosaria, commonly known as the Umber Moth, is a geometrid moth species first described by Hübner in 1813. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is widely distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 6439. It is a relatively well-documented species with over 1,700 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Idaea gemmata
Idaea gemmata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Packard in 1876 and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 7116. It belongs to the large genus Idaea, which contains many small, often brightly patterned moths commonly known as wave moths or carpet moths.
Idaea hilliata
Hill's wave moth, Hill's Wave
Idaea hilliata, known as Hill's wave moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is native to North America and has been documented in at least 77 observations. The species was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7118 in North American moth classification systems.
Idaea microphysa
Idaea microphysa is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the large genus Idaea, commonly known as wave moths or carpet moths, characterized by their typically small size and broad, rounded wings. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 7104 in the MONA (Moths of North America) system.
Idaea micropterata
Idaea micropterata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 7119. Like other members of the genus Idaea, it belongs to the subfamily Sterrhinae, commonly known as wave moths or carpet moths due to their characteristic wing patterns.
Idaea nibseata
Idaea nibseata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Sterrhinae. It was described by Cassino in 1931. The species is known from North America and belongs to the large genus Idaea, commonly known as wave moths or dwarf geometer moths.
Idaea pervertipennis
Chestnut-banded Wave
Idaea pervertipennis is a geometrid moth species in the family Geometridae, subfamily Sterrhinae. Originally described by Hulst in 1900 as Cysteophora pervertipennis, it is now classified in the genus Idaea. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7107. Commonly called the Chestnut-banded Wave, it is documented in biodiversity databases with 339 iNaturalist observations.
Idaea productata
Ochre Wave
Idaea productata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as the Ochre Wave. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7112.
Idaea scintillularia
Diminutive Wave
Idaea scintillularia, commonly known as the diminutive wave, is a small geometrid moth native to North America. It belongs to the family Geometridae, which includes the wave moths and inchworms. The species is recognized by its small size and characteristic wing patterns typical of the genus Idaea. It has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 7105 in North American moth classification systems.
Iridopsis fragilaria
Kiawe Moth
Iridopsis fragilaria is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, commonly known as the Kiawe Moth. It has a notably broad distribution spanning Central America, North America, and Oceania including Hawaii. The species was described by Grossbeck in 1909 and is assigned Hodges number 6585. It is relatively well-documented on citizen science platforms with over 600 observations.
Iridopsis larvaria
bent-line gray
Iridopsis larvaria, commonly known as the bent-line gray, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Vermont. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6588. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths.
Iridopsis vellivolata
Large Purplish Gray
Iridopsis vellivolata, commonly known as the large purplish gray, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6582. The genus Iridopsis was formerly known as Anacamptodes, and some species in this genus have been documented as minor pests of soybean.
Ixala desperaria
Ixala desperaria is a species of geometrid moth first described by George Hulst in 1887. It is classified in the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse family Geometridae. The species is known from North America, with 87 observations documented on iNaturalist. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6695.
Ixala proutearia
Ixala proutearia is a species of geometrid moth described by Cassino in 1928. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6696. Available information is limited, with few documented observations.
Lobocleta griseata
Lobocleta griseata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Cassino in 1931. It is a small moth found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 7099 in the MONA (Moths of North America) numbering system. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Lobocleta lanceolata
Lobocleta lanceolata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 7098 in the North American moth numbering system.
Lobocleta peralbata
Speckled Wave
Lobocleta peralbata is a small geometrid moth known as the Speckled Wave, with a wingspan of 11–20 mm. It is widespread across the southeastern and southwestern United States. Adults are active nearly year-round, from December through September. The species belongs to the subfamily Sterrhinae, which includes many small wave moths with delicate patterning.
Lophosis
Lophosis is a monotypic genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Sterrhinae. It contains a single species, Lophosis labeculata (the stained lophosis), described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. The genus itself was established by Hulst in 1896. This North American moth is part of the diverse geometer moth family, which includes many species with slender bodies and cryptic wing patterns.
Lophosis labeculata
Stained Lophosis, stained lophosis moth
Lophosis labeculata, commonly known as the stained lophosis moth, is the sole species in the monotypic genus Lophosis. It is a geometrid moth found across North America. The species was first described by Hulst in 1887, with the genus established in 1896. It is relatively well-documented with over 2,400 observations.
Lychnosea intermicata
Speckled Lamplighter
Lychnosea intermicata, commonly known as the Speckled Lamplighter, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1862 under the basionym Aspilates intermicata. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 6858 in the MONA (Moths of North America) system. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Geometridae.
Lycia ypsilon
Woolly Gray Moth, woolly gray
Lycia ypsilon, commonly known as the woolly gray moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America. The species has two recognized subspecies: L. y. ypsilon and L. y. carlotta. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6652, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification.
Lytrosis sinuosa
sinuous lytrosis moth
Lytrosis sinuosa, the sinuous lytrosis moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Rindge in 1971. The species is found in the eastern United States, ranging from New Jersey south to northern Florida and west to Mississippi. Adults have a wingspan of 24–29 mm, with females larger than males.
Lytrosis unitaria
Common Lytrosis Moth
Lytrosis unitaria, the common lytrosis moth, is a geometrid moth species native to eastern and central North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 50 mm. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a range of woody plants including roses, hawthorns, serviceberries, maples, oaks, and viburnums. The species is well-documented across its range with over 3,000 citizen science observations.
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.
Macaria pinistrobata
White Pine Angle
Macaria pinistrobata, commonly known as the white pine angle, is a geometrid moth native to eastern North America. The species is closely associated with eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), which serves as the primary larval host. Adults are active during the warmer months, with one to two generations produced annually depending on latitude.
Macaria sulphurea
Sulphur Angle
Macaria sulphurea is a geometrid moth native to North America, commonly known as the Sulphur Angle. The species was originally described in the genus Speranza but was later transferred to Macaria. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6283. Observations are relatively sparse, with 115 records documented on iNaturalist.