Larentiinae
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Eupithecia bowmani
Pug moth
Eupithecia bowmani is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Cassino & Swett in 1923. The species occurs in the Rocky Mountains region of western Canada and the north-central United States. Adults are active in spring and early summer and have been documented visiting apple flowers, where they may contribute to nocturnal pollination. Like other members of the genus Eupithecia, this species exhibits the characteristic narrow-winged resting posture of 'pug' moths.
Eupithecia catalinata
Eupithecia catalinata is a small geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1944. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. Adults are active during July and August.
Eupithecia columbrata
Eupithecia columbrata is a species of pug moth in the family Geometridae, first described by McDunnough in 1940. The genus Eupithecia, commonly known as 'pugs,' is recognized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. Members of this genus are among the most diverse and challenging to identify within Geometridae, with many species requiring microscopic examination of genitalia for definitive identification. Eupithecia moths have been documented as nocturnal visitors to flowering plants, including apple blossoms, contributing to pollination services.
Eupithecia edna
Eupithecia edna is a small geometrid moth first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It occurs in the southwestern United States, with documented records from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Adults are active from May through September and have a wingspan of approximately 17–22 mm.
Eupithecia fletcherata
Fletcher's larch looper
Eupithecia fletcherata, known as Fletcher's larch looper, is a North American moth in the family Geometridae described by George Taylor in 1907. The species is named in honor of Dr. James Fletcher, a prominent Canadian entomologist. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly called 'pugs,' which are recognized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia graefii
Graef's Pug
Eupithecia graefii, commonly known as Graef's Pug, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It occurs in western North America from Alaska to California, inhabiting wooded areas. As a member of the diverse Eupithecia genus—known as "pugs"—it shares the characteristic narrow wings and distinctive resting posture typical of these inchworm moths. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia herefordaria
Hereford's eupithecia
Eupithecia herefordaria, known as Hereford's eupithecia, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It is restricted to south-eastern Arizona in the United States. Adults are active in early spring and have forewings measuring 9–10.5 mm in length. Like other Eupithecia species, it has been documented visiting flowers and may contribute to nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia huachuca
Eupithecia huachuca is a species of pug moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1908. The species is endemic to the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and Texas. Its specific epithet references the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona, one of its documented localities. The species belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, whose members are commonly known as pugs due to their small size and distinctive resting posture with wings held flat and narrow.
Eupithecia intricata
Freyer's Pug Moth
Eupithecia intricata, commonly known as Freyer's Pug Moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species occurs across a broad geographic range spanning Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, and North America. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, it is characterized by the narrow wings and distinctive resting posture typical of "pug" moths. The species was first described by Zetterstedt in 1839 under the basionym Larentia intricata.
Eupithecia johnstoni
Johnston's Pug
Eupithecia johnstoni is a small moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as a pug moth. It is found across western and central North America, from British Columbia and Alberta to California and Colorado, with additional records from Michigan and the Maritimes. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and are active from March through August. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia longidens kervillaria
Eupithecia longidens kervillaria is a subspecies of pug moth in the family Geometridae. The genus Eupithecia, commonly called "pugs," is characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. Members of this genus are frequently attracted to lights at night and have been documented visiting flowers, including apple blossoms, where they may contribute to nocturnal pollination. Identification to subspecies level typically requires detailed examination of morphological features.
Eupithecia macdunnoughi
Pug moth
Eupithecia macdunnoughi is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Rindge in 1952. It belongs to the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as "pug" moths due to their distinctive appearance and resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia maestosa
pug moth
Eupithecia maestosa is a small geometrid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the diverse 'pug' genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. The species occurs across western North America from Alberta to California and Texas, and has been documented visiting apple flowers as a nocturnal pollinator.
Eupithecia matheri
Eupithecia matheri is a small geometrid moth described by Frederick H. Rindge in 1985. It is one of numerous 'pug' moths in the genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. Adults are active in late winter and early spring, with flight records from late January through early April. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia nabokovi
Eupithecia nabokovi is a small geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The species is found in the western United States, where adults have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination. The wingspan measures approximately 19 mm.
Eupithecia neomexicana
Eupithecia neomexicana is a small pug moth in the family Geometridae described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically western New Mexico and Arizona. Adults are active in late summer, with flight records from late August to early September. The species belongs to a large genus of over 1400 species worldwide, commonly known as pugs for their compact resting posture.
Eupithecia nimbicolor
Nimbicolor Pug Moth
A small geometrid moth of the pug group, first described in 1896. Adults are active in late spring and early summer across a broad North American range from Alaska and Newfoundland to Arizona. The species is one of several Eupithecia moths documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination of crops. Larvae feed on a diverse array of host plants including flowers of Achillea and Castilleja, and foliage of willows, roses, and currants.
Eupithecia niphadophilata
A small geometrid moth in the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as a "pug." First described in 1904, this species ranges across western North America from British Columbia to New Mexico. Adults fly in late summer, while larvae feed on coniferous trees including juniper and western redcedar. The species overwinters as an egg.
Eupithecia niveifascia
Eupithecia niveifascia is a small geometrid moth first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. It occurs in western North America from southwestern Alberta to Vancouver Island, and south to New Mexico. Adults are active from late May to mid-July and have been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia olivacea
A North American geometrid moth described by Taylor in 1906. The species is notable for its uniform olive-brown forewings and early spring flight period. Larvae are associated with coniferous trees including firs, spruces, and hemlocks, as well as hawthorn. The species has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, suggesting potential pollination activity.
Eupithecia peckorum
Peck's Pug, Peck's Pug Moth
Eupithecia peckorum is a small geometrid moth endemic to the south-central United States, first described in 1977. The species belongs to the diverse 'pug moth' genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. It has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia placidata
Eupithecia placidata is a small geometrid moth in the pug group, first described by Taylor in 1908. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia to California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 20 mm and is active as an adult from February through October. Its larvae feed on a diverse range of coniferous and deciduous trees including junipers, cedars, poplars, pines, Douglas-fir, firs, hemlocks, and birches.
Eupithecia pretansata
Pug moth
Eupithecia pretansata is a small geometrid moth in the pug moth genus Eupithecia. It is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, specifically the Huachuca Mountains of Arizona and Chihuahua. Like other Eupithecia species, it exhibits the characteristic narrow wings and distinctive resting posture typical of pug moths. The species was described by Grossbeck in 1908.
Eupithecia quakerata
Eupithecia quakerata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Pearsall in 1909. It is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as 'pug' moths.
Eupithecia rindgei
Eupithecia rindgei is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1949. It is endemic to California. Adults have been recorded from May to July, with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as "pugs."
Eupithecia shirleyata
Shirley's Pug
Eupithecia shirleyata is a small geometrid moth, commonly known as a 'pug' moth, first described from the southwestern United States in 1922. The species exhibits a characteristic narrow-winged resting posture typical of its genus. Adults are active during winter months, with flight records spanning from late November through early April. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, indicating a potential role in nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia sinuata
Eupithecia sinuata is a small moth in the family Geometridae described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The species is known only from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. Its wingspan measures approximately 23 mm. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, commonly called "pugs," it shares the characteristic narrow wings and distinctive resting posture typical of this diverse group of inchworm moths.
Eupithecia spermaphaga
fir cone looper
Eupithecia spermaphaga is a small geometrid moth native to western North America. The species is notable for its specialized larval biology: caterpillars bore into and feed within the cones of fir and Douglas-fir trees. Adults are active across multiple months from spring through fall, with records spanning March through October. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia subapicata
Pug moth
Eupithecia subapicata is a small geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It is native to the western United States, ranging from California through Oregon to Washington. The species is characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture typical of pug moths. Adults have been recorded on wing from January through July, with a wingspan of approximately 22–26 mm.
Eupithecia swettii
Swett's Pug
Eupithecia swettii is a small geometrid moth commonly known as Swett's Pug. It belongs to the diverse 'pug' group within the genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species occurs in eastern North America and has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia tenuata
Pug moth
Eupithecia tenuata is a small pug moth in the family Geometridae, first described from western North America in 1880. The species occurs from southern British Columbia through the Rocky Mountains to Arizona and New Mexico. Adults are active in mid-summer and have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination of fruit crops.
Eupitheciini
Pug Moths, Pugs
Eupitheciini is a tribe of geometer moths in the subfamily Larentiinae, commonly known as pugs. With approximately 1,900 described species distributed across 47 genera, it is the most species-rich tribe in the family Geometridae. The genus Eupithecia alone contains roughly 1,400 species and is one of the largest insect genera globally. Members are typically small moths with narrow wings and cryptic coloration. Identification relies heavily on genitalia dissection due to morphological homogeneity among species.
Eurhinosea
Eurhinosea is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae, established by Packard in 1873. It contains a single species, Eurhinosea flavaria, which occurs in western North America. The genus belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of geometrid moths often associated with cooler or montane habitats.
Eurhinosea flavaria
A small geometrid moth found in western North America. The genus Eurhinosea is monotypic, containing only this species. Both the genus and species were described by Packard in 1873. The species name flavaria suggests yellow coloration.
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.
Gandaritis
Gandaritis is a genus of geometrid moths comprising approximately 22 species, with 16 species recorded from China. The genus was established by Frederic Moore in 1868. Species within this genus are primarily distributed across the Palearctic region, with notable diversity in montane areas of western China. The Barred Straw (G. pyraliata) is the best-studied species, having been sequenced for genomic analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Horisme
Horisme is a genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Larentiinae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1825. The genus contains multiple species distributed across Europe and North America. One species, Horisme tersata (Fern moth), has been subject to genome sequencing, revealing a chromosome-level assembly of approximately 558 Mb. Species within this genus are associated with specific host plants and exhibit characteristic wing patterning useful for identification.
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.
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 cochiseata
Hydriomena cochiseata is a moth species in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae, described by Swett in 1909. It is a member of the diverse genus Hydriomena, which comprises numerous species primarily distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. The species epithet references Cochise, a prominent leader of the Chiricahua Apache, suggesting a southwestern North American origin. Like other Hydriomena species, it is presumed to have a larval stage feeding on woody plants, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
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 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 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.