Heterocampinae
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Astiptodonta
Astiptodonta is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, containing at least two described species. The genus was established by Miller & Franclemont in 2021. Species in this genus occur in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The genus belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Caribbeana bichorda
Caribbeana bichorda is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by Hampson in 1901. It belongs to a genus endemic to the Caribbean region. The species is documented from limited observations, with iNaturalist records indicating it is rarely encountered. As a member of the Heterocampinae subfamily, it shares morphological traits with related prominents but remains poorly studied in terms of natural history.
Cecrita franclemonti
Cecrita franclemonti is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths. The species is known from a small number of observations, reflecting its recent description and likely limited documentation. Its placement in Cecrita rather than Disphragis has been subject to taxonomic uncertainty.
Coelodasys
prominent moths
Coelodasys is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, established by Packard in 1864. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Species include the plain schizura (Coelodasys apicalis) and the unicorn prominent (Coelodasys unicornis). The genus is classified within the subfamily Heterocampinae.
Coelodasys conspecta
Coelodasys conspecta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Edwards in 1875. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group known for caterpillars with distinctive morphological adaptations. The species has been documented through approximately 70 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As with many Notodontidae, the larval stage is likely the most frequently observed life stage.
Euhyparpax
Euhyparpax is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, erected by Edna Libby Beutenmüller in 1893. The genus contains two described species: Euhyparpax amatame (Dyar, 1916) and Euhyparpax rosea Beutenmüller, 1893. These moths belong to the subfamily Heterocampinae, commonly known as prominents. The genus is rarely encountered, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Heterocampa rufinans
Heterocampa rufinans is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Dyar in 1921. It belongs to a genus whose caterpillars serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and appearance remain sparse in available sources.
Ianassa lignicolor
White-streaked Prominent, white-streaked prominent moth, lacecapped caterpillar
A medium-sized moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the White-streaked Prominent or lacecapped caterpillar. Adults display distinctive white streaking on the forewings. The species is widespread in eastern North America, with larvae recognized by their unique 'lace cap' appearance. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, formerly placed in the genus Oligocentria.
Ianassa wagneri
Ianassa wagneri is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Heterocampinae. The species was described by Miller and Franclemont in 2021. It belongs to the genus Ianassa, a group of prominent moths within the superfamily Noctuoidea. Very little specific information has been published about this recently described species.
Litodonta contrasta
Litodonta contrasta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to a small genus of North American moths. The species name 'contrast' likely refers to distinct pattern elements on the wings. Like other notodontids, adults are nocturnal and larvae are external feeders on woody plants.
Macrurocampa
mottled prominent (for M. marthesia), blue moor-grass moth (for M. zayasi)
Macrurocampa is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Heterocampinae. It was erected by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904 and contains nine recognized species. The genus is primarily distributed in North America, with one species (M. zayasi) recorded from Cuba.
Macrurocampa marthesia
Mottled Prominent
Macrurocampa marthesia, commonly known as the Mottled Prominent, is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. First described by Pieter Cramer in 1780, this species occurs across North America with documented records from Canada and the United States. The species is assigned Hodges number 7975 in the North American moth numbering system. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Oedemasia
Oedemasia is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, established by Packard in 1864. The genus contains at least four described species distributed mainly in North America. Some species have well-known common names referring to larval characteristics, such as the red-humped caterpillar (Oedemasia concinna). The genus is classified within the subfamily Heterocampinae.
Rifargia
Rifargia is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Heterocampinae, first described by Francis Walker in 1862. The genus contains six described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. These moths are part of the prominent moth group, characterized by their robust bodies and often cryptic coloration. The genus name has been stable since its original description, with no major taxonomic revisions reported.
Rifargia benitensis
A species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described from Chile in 1971. It belongs to the genus Rifargia, a group of Neotropical moths characterized by distinctive wing patterns and body morphology. The species is documented from limited observations in its native range.
Rifargia ditta
Rifargia ditta is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths characterized by their distinctive resting posture and often striking larval forms. The genus Rifargia contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America. This species has been documented through a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Rifargia occiclina
Rifargia occiclina is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the genus Rifargia, which comprises approximately 25 species distributed primarily in the Neotropics. As a recently described species, published knowledge about its biology and ecology remains limited. The species is documented through a small number of observations on iNaturalist.
Ursia
Ursia is a small genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, the prominents. The genus was established in 1911 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. It contains two described species: Ursia noctuiformis (the type species) and Ursia furtiva. These moths are classified within the subfamily Heterocampinae.
Ursia noctuiformis
Ursia noctuiformis is a species of prominent moth (family Notodontidae) first described in 1911 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. The species name "noctuiformis" refers to its resemblance to owlet moths (family Noctuidae). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8002.