Geometridae
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Eusarca
Eusarca is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1813. The genus contains approximately 16 described species, including Eusarca confusaria (confused eusarca moth), Eusarca fundaria (dark-edged eusarca moth), and Eusarca packardaria (Packard's eusarca moth). Species in this genus are classified within the subfamily Ennominae. Records indicate presence in North America, including the United States.
Eusarca detractaria
Eusarca detractaria is a species of geometrid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. The species is placed in the genus Eusarca, though some taxonomic sources have historically treated it under Euchlaena. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths. Documentation of this species is sparse, with minimal observational records available.
Eusarca galbanaria
Eusarca galbanaria is a moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It is a North American species with limited documented information. The genus Eusarca contains several species of geometrid moths, most of which are characterized by relatively plain, greenish or yellowish coloration. Available records indicate this species is present but not extensively studied.
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.
Eutrepsia
Eutrepsia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae, first described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. The genus contains eight described species distributed from Mexico through Central America to Brazil. Most species were described in the 19th century, with one species added in 1984. The genus is placed in the diverse geometrid moth radiation, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Evita
Evita is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Geometridae, described by Capps in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies of geometer moths. The genus is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist.
Evita hyalinaria
Evita hyalinaria is the sole species in the monotypic genus Evita, described by Grossbeck in 1908. It is a geometrid moth found in southwestern North America. The genus was established by Hahn William Capps in 1943. Very few observations exist, with only one documented occurrence in iNaturalist.
Exelis
Exelis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, established by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains four described species, three of which were described in the mid-20th century and one (the type species) from 1857. It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, a large and diverse group of geometer moths. The genus appears to be primarily Neotropical in distribution based on species descriptions.
Gabriola
Gabriola is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by Taylor in 1904. The genus comprises approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in western North America. These are medium-sized geometrid moths typically associated with forested and shrubland habitats. The genus name is derived from Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada.
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.
Gabriola regularia
Gabriola regularia is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by McDunnough in 1945. The species is known from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6785. Available records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data.
Gabriola sierrae
Gabriola sierrae is a species of geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1945. The species belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometer or inchworm moths. It is placed in the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. The specific epithet 'sierrae' likely refers to the Sierra Nevada or a similar mountainous region, though the precise etymology is not documented in available sources.
Gandaritis atricolorata
Dark-banded Geometer Moth
Gandaritis atricolorata, commonly known as the Dark-banded Geometer Moth, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The species was described by Grote and Robinson in 1867. It belongs to a genus of geometrid moths characterized by relatively broad wings and banded patterns. The species has been documented in iNaturalist with over 780 observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by observers.
Glaucina baea
Glaucina baea is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae, described by Rindge in 1959. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized moths characterized by relatively plain, grayish or brownish forewings. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. It is one of approximately 20 described species in the genus Glaucina, most of which occur in western North America.
Glaucina gonia
Glaucina gonia is a species of geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1959. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, characterized by their slender bodies and the distinctive looping movement of their caterpillars. The species is part of the genus Glaucina, which contains multiple North American species. Information regarding specific biology, host associations, and detailed distribution remains limited in available sources.
Glaucina interruptaria
Glaucina interruptaria is a North American moth species in the family Geometridae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The species belongs to the genus Glaucina, which contains several similar-looking geometrid moths with cryptic wing patterns. Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal and to possess the characteristic slender body and broad wings typical of geometrid moths.
Glaucina nota
Glaucina nota is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Rindge in 1959. The species is known from North America and belongs to the genus Glaucina, which comprises several species of moths typically characterized by relatively plain, muted coloration. As with many geometrid moths, the larvae likely feed on various woody plants, though specific host plant records for this species remain poorly documented.
Glaucina ochrofuscaria
Glaucina ochrofuscaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The species is known from North America and belongs to a genus of relatively small, inconspicuous moths. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only six records on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Glaucina utahensis
Glaucina utahensis is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Cassino and Swett in 1924. The species epithet 'utahensis' indicates a connection to Utah, though specific details about its biology remain sparse. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Geometridae. The genus Glaucina contains multiple species of small to medium-sized moths, most of which are poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Glena
Glena is a genus of geometer moths in the family Geometridae, established by Hulst in 1896. The genus contains approximately 40 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with documented occurrences in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Several species have been recorded as economically significant defoliators of plantation forestry, particularly Glena bipennaria bipennaria on African mahogany (Khaya spp.) in Brazil. Host plant relationships vary among species, ranging from specialists to broader associations.
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.
Glena nigricaria
Glena nigricaria is a moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913. It occurs in Central and North America, with records from southern British Columbia extending southward into Mexico. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6448. Like other members of the genus Glena, it belongs to the diverse geometrid moth fauna of the Nearctic region.
Glenoides
Glenoides is a genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Ennominae, established by James Halliday McDunnough in 1920. The genus contains two recognized species: Glenoides lenticuligera (described 1973) and Glenoides texanaria (described 1888). It is placed within the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms.
Gnophos macguffini
Gnophos macguffini is a moth species in the family Geometridae, described by Smiles in 1979. It belongs to the genus Gnophos, a group of geometrid moths commonly known as 'carpets' or 'carpet moths'. The species is recorded from North America. Taxonomic status has been disputed, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym of Charissa turfosaria, while GBIF treats it as accepted. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Grossbeckia
Grossbeckia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was erected by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It contains three described species: Grossbeckia semimaculata (the type species), G. gymnopomparia, and G. ochriplaga. The genus appears to be rarely encountered, with minimal observational records available.
Haematopis
Chickweed Geometer
Haematopis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae, containing the single species Haematopis grataria, commonly known as the chickweed geometer. This small, day-flying moth is widespread across North America, recognized by its pale yellow wings marked with distinctive pink or red bands and spots. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823, with the species described by Johan Christian Fabricius in the same year.
Hammaptera
Hammaptera is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae, erected by Gottlieb August Wilhelm Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. The genus contains approximately 27 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. The type species is Hammaptera probataria. Many species were described by early 20th-century lepidopterists including Schaus, Dognin, and Warren.
Heliomata
spring moths
Heliomata is a genus of geometer moths in the family Geometridae, described by Grote and Robinson in 1866. The genus contains at least four recognized species, including the common spring moth (H. cycladata) and the rare spring moth (H. infulata). Species in this genus are associated with spring flight periods and have been recorded in North America and parts of Europe.
Heliomata infulata
Rare Spring Moth
Heliomata infulata, commonly known as the Rare Spring Moth, is a geometrid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1863. It is a member of the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is documented from North America and has a Hodges number of 6263. Despite its common name, specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Hemithea
emerald moths
Hemithea is a genus of emerald moths in the family Geometridae, established in 1829 and comprising approximately 31 species. The genus is characterized by green coloration and distinctive wing venation patterns. The most widely known species is Hemithea aestivaria (Common Emerald), which has been extensively studied for its wing coloration mechanism involving the pigment geoverdin.
Hemitheini
emerald moths
Hemitheini is the largest tribe of geometer moths within the subfamily Geometrinae, first described by Charles Théophile Bruand d'Uzelle in 1846. Though containing relatively few genera in absolute terms, it encompasses substantial species diversity. The tribe includes several groups sometimes treated as separate tribes (Comostolini, Hemistolini, Jodini, Microloxiini, Thalassodini, Thalerini), but these are likely paraphyletic and are here retained within Hemitheini pending further phylogenetic study. In some classifications, Hemitheini is reduced to subtribe rank as Hemitheiti.
Herreshoffia
Herreshoffia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was established by Sperry in 1949 and is considered valid by Catalogue of Life, though GBIF marks it as doubtful. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. The genus appears to be poorly known, with limited published information available.
Hesperumia
sulphur moth
Hesperumia is a genus of geometrid moths established by Packard in 1873. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across western North America, with adults typically active during summer months. Larval stages are poorly documented, but the genus is associated with various host plants including buckwheat and other herbaceous vegetation. Adults of at least one species, H. sulphuraria, are attracted to light sources.
Hethemia pistasciaria
Hethemia pistasciaria is a species of geometrid moth described by Guenée in 1857. Originally placed in the genus Nemoria, it was later transferred to Hethemia. The species is known from scattered records in North America, including Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. As a member of the emerald moth group within Geometridae, it likely exhibits the green coloration characteristic of related species.
Holochroa dissociarius varia
Holochroa dissociarius varia is a subspecies of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Rindge in 1961. It belongs to a genus of moths within the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group commonly known as inchworm moths due to their larvae's characteristic looping gait. Records indicate this subspecies is present in North America. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or distinguishing features has been documented in available sources.
Horisme incana
Horisme incana is a moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by Louis W. Swett in 1917. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
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.
Hulstina imitatrix
Hulstina imitatrix is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1970. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and occurs in North America. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 6541. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and H. i. fulva.
Hulstina xera
Hulstina xera is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Rindge in 1970. The species is known from North America. Like other geometrid moths, adults likely have the characteristic slender bodies and broad wings typical of the family. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Hydrelia inornata
Unadorned Carpet Moth
Hydrelia inornata, the unadorned carpet moth, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It is characterized by its relatively plain, unmarked wing pattern that distinguishes it from more ornate congeners. The species is broadly distributed across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan south through the United States to North Carolina and Tennessee. The wingspan is approximately 15 mm, making it one of the smaller members of the genus Hydrelia.
Hydriomena arizonata
A species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, described from Arizona in 1917. Known from a small number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or locally distributed. As a member of the genus Hydriomena, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as highfliers or carpet moths, many of which are associated with montane or northern habitats.
Hydriomena chiricahuata
Hydriomena chiricahuata is a species of geometrid moth described by Swett in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a group of moths commonly known as carpet moths. The species name references the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, suggesting a type locality in that region. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Hydriomena crokeri
Hydriomena crokeri is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Swett in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Hydriomena exculpata
Hydriomena exculpata is a species of carpet moth in the family Geometridae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to the diverse genus Hydriomena, which includes numerous North American species. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 7223 and has three described subspecies.
Hydriomena marinata
Hydriomena marinata is a moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7231. The species comprises two recognized subspecies: the nominate H. m. marinata and H. m. exasperata. As a member of the subfamily Larentiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of carpet moths with larvae that often feed on coniferous foliage.
Hydriomena perfracta
Shattered Hydriomena Moth
Hydriomena perfracta, commonly known as the Shattered Hydriomena Moth, is a species of geometrid moth described by Swett in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is documented across North America with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. It is assigned Hodges number 7229 in the North American moth numbering system.
Hydriomena transfigurata
Transfigured Hydriomena Moth
Hydriomena transfigurata is a small geometrid moth native to North America. The species is broadly distributed across eastern and central regions of the continent, from Canada to the southeastern United States. Adults are active primarily in spring and early summer, with larvae specializing on pine hosts.
Hydriomenini
Hydriomenini is a tribe of geometer moths in the subfamily Larentiinae, established by Edward Meyrick in 1872. The tribe comprises approximately 15 recognized genera distributed primarily across the Holarctic region. Members are small to medium-sized moths with characteristic wing patterns and resting postures typical of the broader Larentiinae group. The genus Hydriomena, the type genus, is particularly well-represented in North America and Europe.
Hymenodria
Hymenodria is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae, containing a single species, Hymenodria mediodentata. The genus was erected by James Halliday McDunnough in 1954. It is native to North America. The sole species was originally described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1911.
Hymenomima
Hymenomima is a genus of geometrid moths described by Warren in 1895, containing approximately 28 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. The genus has been subject to biological control research, with Hymenomima nr. memor evaluated and rejected as a potential agent for Brazilian peppertree due to insufficient host specificity. Species exhibit typical geometrid morphology with larvae that are leaf-feeding defoliators.