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Dichorda rectaria
emerald moth
Dichorda rectaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Geometrinae, commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic green coloration. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate D. r. rectaria and D. r. cockerelli described by Sperry in 1939.
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
A small crambid moth described by Grote in 1877, found in the southwestern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 15–18 mm with distinctive reddish-brown forewings bearing a purplish tinge and fuscous hindwings paler at the base. Adult activity has been recorded in September.
Trichordestra beanii
Bean's Cutworm, Bean's Dart Moth
Trichordestra beanii is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, characterized by larvae that feed on low vegetation. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10306.
Tripudia
Tripudia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Eustrotiinae. The genus was erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It contains approximately 50 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with most species described by Harrison G. Dyar in the early 20th century. The genus remains taxonomically active, with new species described as recently as 2009.
Tripudia flavofasciata
Orange-banded Tripudia Moth
Tripudia flavofasciata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1877. It is characterized by distinctive orange-yellow banding on the forewings. The species occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9009.