Geometrid-moth
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Melemaea virgata
Melemaea virgata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Taylor in 1906. The species is found in North America and is assigned the MONA or Hodges number 6856.
Mellilla xanthometata
Orange Wing, orangewing moth
Mellilla xanthometata, commonly known as the Orange Wing or orangewing moth, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus Mellilla, which was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1862 under the name Fidonia xanthometata. Adults are attracted to artificial lights and have been documented during moth-watching events such as National Moth Week.
Mericisca gracea
Mericisca gracea is a species of geometrid moth described by George D. Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and is cataloged under Hodges number 6605 in the Moths of North America database.
Mericisca scobina
Mericisca scobina is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1958. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 6607. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse family Geometridae.
Meris alticola
Meris alticola is a species of geometrid moth described by Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6879.1. Available information is limited, with 86 iNaturalist observations recorded.
Mesoleuca ruficillata
white-ribboned carpet moth
Mesoleuca ruficillata, commonly known as the white-ribboned carpet moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from the northern United States and across the Canadian Prairie provinces. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7307.
Metanema determinata
Dark Metanema Moth, dark metanema, dark-banded thorn
Metanema determinata is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is commonly known as the Dark Metanema Moth or dark-banded thorn. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Metarranthis homuraria
Purplish Metarranthis Moth, purplish metarranthi
Metarranthis homuraria, commonly known as the Purplish Metarranthis Moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was originally described as Endropia homuraria by Grote & Robinson in 1868. The species is recorded across North America and is assigned Hodges number 6828 in the North American moth numbering system.
Metarranthis lateritiaria
Southern Metarranthis Moth
Metarranthis lateritiaria is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Guenée in 1858. It is known from North America and is assigned Hodges number 6829. The species is commonly referred to as the Southern Metarranthis Moth.
Metarranthis pilosaria
coastal bog metarranthi, slender groundsel moth
Metarranthis pilosaria is a species of geometrid moth found in North America. It is known by two common names: the coastal bog metarranthi and the slender groundsel moth. The species was first described by Packard in 1876. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly referred to as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval movement.
Nemeris speciosa
Nemeris speciosa is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6876, a standard numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of geometer moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Nemoria rubrifrontaria
red-fronted emerald
Nemoria rubrifrontaria, commonly known as the red-fronted emerald, is a geometrid moth species described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. The species is distinguished by its pink eggs and leaf-mimicking larvae that develop through five instars. It has been documented in association with sweet fern (Myrica aspleniifolia) in Michigan, with eggs detected on foliage in June.
Neoterpes ephelidaria
Neoterpes ephelidaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. The species is native to North America and has been assigned the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 6859. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths commonly known as "inchworms" or "loopers" due to their characteristic larval locomotion. Based on iNaturalist observations, the species has been documented at least 61 times, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.
Nepheloleuca politia
Nepheloleuca politia is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, first described by Cramer in 1777. It has a broad distribution across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, with 637+ iNaturalist observations documenting its presence. The species is assigned Hodges number 6985 in the MONA system used for North American Lepidoptera.
Operophtera danbyi
Operophtera danbyi is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is one of three recognized North American species in the genus Operophtera, alongside O. brumata and O. bruceata. The species is endemic to North America and has been recorded in iNaturalist with over 300 observations. Its MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number is 7439.
Orthofidonia flavivenata
Yellow-veined Geometer Moth
A North American geometrid moth distinguished by yellowish venation on its wings. Adults are active during the warmer months. The species was originally described as Sciagraphia flavivenata by Hulst in 1898.
Orthofidonia tinctaria
Marbled Wave, Marbled Wave Moth
Orthofidonia tinctaria, commonly known as the marbled wave or marbled wave moth, is a geometrid moth species described by Walker in 1860. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Its MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number is 6428.
Orthonama evansi
Orthonama evansi is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, first described by McDunnough in 1920. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. The species is assigned Hodges number 7415 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. As a member of the carpet moth genus Orthonama, it likely exhibits the typical slender body and broad wings characteristic of this group, though specific morphological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Oxydia vesulia
spurge spanworm moth
Oxydia vesulia is a geometrid moth with broad distribution across the Americas. In Brazil, it is a secondary pest of eucalyptus plantations, causing economic damage during population outbreaks. The species has been evaluated as a potential biological control agent for Brazilian peppertree but was rejected due to its wide host range spanning multiple plant families. It serves as host for the parasitoid Tetrastichus howardi, which has been investigated for integrated pest management.
Parapheromia configurata
A geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Hulst in 1898. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and P. c. falsata. The species is assigned Hodges number 6611 in the North American moth numbering system.
Parapheromia ficta
Parapheromia ficta is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1972. It belongs to the family Geometridae, one of the largest families of moths. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6610. Available information about this species is limited, with only a handful of documented observations.
Patalene olyzonaria
Juniper Geometer Moth, juniper-twig geometer
Patalene olyzonaria, commonly known as the juniper-twig geometer or Juniper Geometer Moth, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. It is notable for its association with coniferous host plants, particularly junipers. The species exhibits an extended flight period with multiple generations per year, making it a common late-season moth at blacklight stations.
Perizoma costiguttata
Perizoma costiguttata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America and has been documented in 857 iNaturalist observations. The species is assigned Hodges number 7325 in the North American moth numbering system. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths.
Perizoma grandis
Perizoma grandis is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 7317. The species was originally described under the basionym Eucymatoge grandis before being transferred to the genus Perizoma. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths.
Perizoma oxygramma
Perizoma oxygramma is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, described by Hulst in 1896. It occurs in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 7323.
Pero behrensaria
Behr's Pero Moth, Behr's pero
Pero behrensaria, commonly known as Behr's Pero Moth or Behr's pero, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. First described by Packard in 1871, it is native to North America. The species is recognized by the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 6760. Three subspecies have been described: P. b. behrensaria, P. b. daulus (Rindge, 1955), and P. b. sperryi (Rindge, 1955).
Pero catalina
Pero catalina is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Poole in 1987. The species is found in North America. As a member of the genus Pero, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as geometrid moths, which are characterized by their slender bodies and broad wings.
Pero flavisaria
Pero flavisaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is native to North America and was first described by Grossbeck in 1906. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6751. Like other members of the genus Pero, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as geometrids or inchworms, characterized by slender bodies and broad wings.
Pero inviolata
Pero inviolata is a species of geometrid moth described by Hulst in 1898. It belongs to the genus Pero, a group of moths commonly known as peros or geometrid moths. The species is distributed in North America and is cataloged with Hodges number 6750. Information on its biology and ecology is limited.
Pero mizon
Pero mizon is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1955. It belongs to the genus Pero, a group of moths commonly known as peros or geometrid moths. The species is distributed across North America. It has been assigned the MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 6757, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.
Pero zalissaria
Coastal Pero Moth
Pero zalissaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Francis Walker in 1860. It is found in North America and is commonly known as the Coastal Pero Moth. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6752. As a member of the genus Pero, it belongs to a group of moths commonly referred to as 'peros' or 'false-waves' within the geometer moth family.
Pherne parallelia
Pherne parallelia is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Packard in 1873 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6950, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. As a member of the subfamily Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Pherne placeraria
Pherne placeraria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Guenée in 1858. It is found in North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6949. 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. The species is documented through 29 iNaturalist observations and has a confirmed presence in GBIF distribution records.
Pherne sperryi
Pherne sperryi is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by McDunnough in 1935. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA or Hodges number 6951. As a member of the Ennominae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval movement.
Philtraea paucimacula
Philtraea paucimacula is a species of geometrid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths. The species is recorded from North America and is catalogued under Hodges number 6850. It is a relatively obscure species with limited published natural history information.
Phrygionis privignaria
Phrygionis privignaria is a geometrid moth species described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and has a broad distribution spanning the Caribbean, North America, Central America, and South America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6671.2.
Plemyria georgii
George's carpet moth
Plemyria georgii, commonly known as George's carpet moth, is a geometrid moth species described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is documented across northern North America with over 1,000 citizen science observations recorded. Its Hodges number 7216 provides a standardized reference for North American Lepidoptera.
Pleuroprucha asthenaria
Asthene Wave, asthene wave moth
Pleuroprucha asthenaria, commonly known as the Asthene Wave or asthene wave moth, is a geometrid moth described by Francis Walker in 1861. It belongs to the subfamily Sterrhinae, a group often characterized by wavy wing patterns. The species has a broad distribution spanning North America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Prionomelia spododea
Prionomelia spododea is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6613. The species was originally described under the genus Alcis before being transferred to Prionomelia. Observation records indicate established populations across its range, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Probole nepiasaria
Heath Probole
Probole nepiasaria, known as the Heath Probole, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Vermont. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1860 under the basionym Hyperetis nepiasaria. As a member of the Ennominae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Prochoerodes forficaria
Prochoerodes forficaria is a geometrid moth species found in North America. The species has been documented as a host for the ichneumon wasp Pimpla sanguinipes (also known as Coccygomimus sanguinipes), which parasitizes its caterpillars. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6981.
Protoproutia laredoata
Protoproutia laredoata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Cassino in 1931. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7093. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Psamatodes everiata
Psamatodes everiata is a geometrid moth distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was described by Guenée in 1858 and is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 6333. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate P. e. everiata and P. e. errata.
Pterocypha defensata
Pterocypha defensata is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1862. The species has been recorded from the Caribbean Sea region and North America. Its taxonomic status is complicated by synonymy with Pterocypha floridata in some sources.
Pterospoda kunzei
Pterospoda kunzei is a species of geometrid moth described by Hulst in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6708.
Rindgea cyda
Rindgea cyda is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species is known from Middle America and North America. Beyond taxonomic classification and geographic records, specific biological and ecological information for this species remains poorly documented in the available literature.
Sabulodes huachuca
Sabulodes huachuca is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1978. It belongs to the diverse family Geometridae, which includes many species commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is documented from North America, with the specific epithet referencing the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona.
Sabulodes spoliata
Sabulodes spoliata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1908. It is found in North America and has been recorded in 119 iNaturalist observations. The species is recognized by the MONA or Hodges number 7003. Three subspecies have been described: Sabulodes spoliata berkleyata, Sabulodes spoliata lagunata, and the nominate subspecies Sabulodes spoliata spoliata.
Scopula apparitaria
Scopula apparitaria is a small moth in the family Geometridae, described by Francis Walker in 1861. The species exhibits a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. It has a broad neotropical distribution, occurring from the southern United States through Central America and into South America, with records from the Greater Antilles. Like other members of the genus Scopula, it possesses the characteristic 'wave' patterning typical of the group.
Scopula inductata
Soft-lined Wave, soft-lined wave moth
Scopula inductata, commonly known as the soft-lined wave, is a moth in the family Geometridae described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It occurs across North America east of the Rocky Mountains, with adults active from July to September. The species has a wingspan of 20–25 mm and exhibits the characteristic 'wave' pattern typical of its genus.