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 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.
red sedge borer, red sedge borer moth
Globia laeta, commonly known as the red sedge borer, is a small noctuid moth native to eastern North America. The species was first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875 and was formerly placed in the genus Capsula before that name was changed to Globia due to a preoccupied mollusk genus. The moth is notable for its specialized larval habit of boring into the stems of Sparganium (bur-reed) plants.
Glottulini is a tribe of moths within the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. Members are classified in the superfamily Noctuoidea, one of the largest groups of Lepidoptera. The tribe contains multiple genera of medium-sized noctuid moths. Little published information exists on the distinguishing characteristics of this tribe compared to related noctuine tribes.
Medusa Moth
Gloveria medusa is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Strecker in 1898. The species epithet references Medusa from Greek mythology, reflecting a naming pattern in the genus Gloveria. As a member of the Lasiocampidae family, it is a medium to large-sized moth with larvae that possess characteristic lappets (fleshy projections) along their bodies. The genus Gloveria is named in honor of entomologist Townend Glover.
Gloveria sphingiformis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The specific epithet 'sphingiformis' refers to its resemblance to hawk moths (Sphingidae) in appearance. The genus Gloveria is a small North American group within the lappet moth family.
Common Gluphisia Moth
Gluphisia septentrionis is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the Common Gluphisia Moth. It is a North American species with a broad distribution across northern and central regions of the continent. The species is frequently attracted to ultraviolet light sources, making it a common subject of observation during moth-watching events. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with substantial occurrence records in citizen science databases.
Banded Pebble Moth
Gluphisia severa is a North American moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the banded pebble moth. First described by Henry Edwards in 1886, it is one of approximately 3,800 species of prominent moths. The species has been documented through citizen science platforms with over 475 observations, indicating it is regularly encountered by observers. Like other members of the genus Gluphisia, it is nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Glyphidocera democratica is a small moth in the family Autostichidae, described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is known from the southeastern and south-central United States, with records from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. The species has a wingspan of 16–18 mm. Despite its specific epithet "democratica," the name does not reflect any known behavioral characteristics of the species.
Gnorimoschemini is a tribe of small moths within the subfamily Gelechiinae (family Gelechiidae). Members are generally small, narrow-winged moths with drab coloration. The tribe includes species with diverse larval habits, including gall inquilines that develop within pre-existing plant galls rather than inducing their own.
Gonocausta is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae. The genus was established by Julius Lederer in 1863 and contains five described species distributed in the Americas. Species include G. sabinalis, G. simulata, G. vestigialis, G. voralis, and the type species G. zephyralis. Members of this genus are part of the diverse snout moth fauna of the Neotropical region.
Variegated Skipper
Gorgythion begga, commonly known as the Variegated Skipper, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It belongs to the subfamily Pyrginae, a group commonly referred to as the spread-winged skippers. The species was first described by Prittwitz in 1868 under the basionym Hesperia begga. Records indicate presence across Middle America, North America, and South America, with specific locality records from Villavicencio.
Goya is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was established by Émile Ragonot in 1888. The genus contains multiple species of small to medium-sized moths distributed primarily in the Americas. Members of this genus are part of the diverse phycitine moth fauna, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Goya n-sp is a newly described species of moth in the family Noctuidae (subfamily Erebidae). The specific epithet "n-sp" indicates this is a placeholder designation for a species not yet formally named. The genus Goya is part of the diverse moth fauna documented in taxonomic publications. No detailed biological information has been published for this particular species.
Goya stictella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Hampson in 1918. It is known from the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. The species was originally described under the genus Saluria before being transferred to Goya. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths.
Leaf Blotch Miner Moths, Leaf Miner Moths
Gracillariidae is a large family of small moths in the order Lepidoptera, comprising approximately 98 described genera and many undescribed tropical species. Adults are typically diminutive with wingspans of 5–20 mm. The family is best known as the principal group of leaf-mining moths, with larvae that feed internally within leaf tissue. Several species are economically significant agricultural and horticultural pests, including the invasive horse-chestnut leaf miner (Cameraria ohridella). The family has a fossil record extending to 97 million years ago, with Phyllocnistinae leaf mines preserved in Cretaceous rocks.
Gracillariinae is a subfamily of leaf-mining moths within the family Gracillariidae, first described by Henry Tibbats Stainton in 1854. The subfamily contains diverse genera including Caloptilia, Gracillaria, and Sabulopteryx. Larvae are predominantly leaf miners, with most species exhibiting a characteristic life cycle involving an initial sap-feeding instar with modified mouthparts, though some species have been shown to deviate from this pattern. The subfamily has been subject to significant taxonomic revision, with phylogenetic studies in 2017 reorganizing generic placements among related subfamilies.
Grais is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae, established by Godman and Salvin in 1894. The genus belongs to the subfamily Pyrginae, commonly known as spread-winged skippers. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region. The genus has been documented in citizen science platforms with over 600 observations.
Graphiphora is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae. The genus contains at least one recognized species, Graphiphora augur. These moths are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group of predominantly nocturnal Lepidoptera. The genus was established by Ochsenheimer in 1816.
San Francisco Tree Lupine Moth
Grapholita edwardsiana, known as the San Francisco Tree Lupine Moth, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Kearfott in 1907 and is placed in the genus Grapholita, a diverse group of small moths commonly referred to as fruitworms or bud moths. Many Grapholita species are associated with leguminous plants, and the specific epithet "edwardsiana" suggests a possible association with lupines (Lupinus), particularly tree lupine. The species is part of the tribe Grapholitini, which includes numerous economically important pests of fruits and seeds.
Clover Head Caterpillar Moth
Grapholita interstinctana is a tortricid moth species first described by Clemens in 1860. It is commonly known as the Clover Head Caterpillar Moth, reflecting its association with clover as a host plant. The species belongs to the Olethreutinae subfamily within the Tortricidae family, a group known for many economically significant agricultural pests. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Glasswing Butterflies
Greta is a genus of clearwing butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, established by Arthur Francis Hemming in 1934. These butterflies are characterized by their transparent or partially transparent wings, a trait shared with other members of the ithomiine group. The genus occurs in the Neotropical region, with species distributed across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Notable species include Greta oto, commonly known as the glasswing butterfly, and Greta morgane, the thick-tipped greta.
arrowhead moth
Gretchena deludana, known as the arrowhead moth, is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It was first described by Clemens in 1864 under the basionym Hedya deludana. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 3259, a standard identifier used in North American lepidopteran taxonomy. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini.
Gretchena watchungana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, originally described as Epinotia watchungana by Kearfott in 1907. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. It is part of a genus of small moths whose larvae are associated with various host plants. The specific epithet "watchungana" refers to the Watchung Mountains in New Jersey, indicating the type locality of the original specimen.
Greya reticulatus is a species of moth in the family Prodoxidae, a group commonly known as yucca moths. The genus Greya comprises small, often inconspicuous moths that are primarily associated with herbaceous plants rather than the woody yuccas that characterize most prodoxid diversity. Species in this genus have been subjects of study regarding plant-insect coevolution and pollination ecology. The specific epithet "reticulatus" refers to a net-like or reticulated pattern, presumably of wing markings.
Grotella soror is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It is a North American species with its type locality in Arizona. The species belongs to the genus Grotella, a small group of moths within the subfamily Grotellinae. Like other members of its genus, it is nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
A small noctuid moth with a wingspan of 20–23 mm. Adults are active from August to September. The species was first described by William Barnes in 1904.
Gynnidomorpha is a genus of tortricid moths in the tribe Cochylini, established by Turner in 1916. The genus comprises at least 16 described species distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. Species within this genus are generally small moths, though specific morphological and biological characteristics vary considerably between species. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, particularly for Chinese species.
Habronyx is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae. Adults are approximately 30 mm in length. Species in this genus are internal parasitoids of Lepidopteran larvae, with females laying eggs inside caterpillars using their ovipositor. The genus contains over 50 described species distributed across Europe, Australia, and the Americas.
Hada is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae (owlet moths), first described by Billberg in 1820. Species in this genus are classified within the tribe Hadenini and subfamily Noctuinae. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Like other noctuid moths, adults are primarily nocturnal.
Sutrina Moth
Hada sutrina is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It occurs across North America, with documented records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10324, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a diverse group of primarily nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
cutworm moth, dart moth
Hadena circumvadis is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1902. It belongs to the tribe Hadenini, a group commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is documented from the Canadian Prairie provinces with limited observational records.
cutworm moths, dart moths
Hadenini is a tribe of moths within the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The tribe comprises over 140 genera and approximately 1,000 described species distributed worldwide. Hadenini was historically classified within the subfamily Hadeninae, but following taxonomic revision, both were transferred to Noctuinae. The tribe includes economically significant species whose larvae are climbing cutworms that feed on woody shrubs and herbaceous plants.
Haematomis is a genus of tiger moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, tribe Lithosiini. The genus was erected by Schaus in 1899 and contains three recognized species: H. mexicana, H. radians, and H. uniformis. Members of this genus are found in the Americas, with records from Mexico and Central America.
tussock moths
Halysidota is a genus of arctiine tussock moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Jacob Hübner in 1819. The genus contains approximately 40 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with records from the United States through Central and South America to the Caribbean. Several species are well-known, including Halysidota tessellaris (pale tiger moth or banded tussock moth) and Halysidota harrisii (sycamore tussock moth). The genus has been subject to ongoing taxonomic revision, with new species and subspecies described as recently as 2017.
Davis' Tussock Moth
Halysidota davisii, commonly known as Davis' tussock moth, is a species of tiger moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Henry Edwards in 1874 and is named in honor of Dr. Davis. The species has a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States. Adults are active during summer months, with larvae feeding on specific host plants.
Neighbor Moth
Haploa contigua, commonly known as the neighbor moth, is a tiger moth species in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. The species is distributed across eastern North America, ranging from Quebec south to Georgia and westward to the Great Plains. Like other members of the genus Haploa, it is characterized by bold color patterns and belongs to the tiger moth subfamily Arctiinae.
Small Ranunculus
Hecatera dysodea, the Small Ranunculus, is a noctuid moth native to Central and Southern Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia. It has been introduced to North America, where it was first detected in Utah in 1998 and Oregon in 2005. The species has experienced local extinction and recolonisation in Britain, where it disappeared by the 1930s and was rediscovered in Kent in 1997. Adults are attracted to light and visit flowers, particularly of lettuce species.
Paradoxical Grass Moth
Heliocheilus paradoxus, commonly known as the paradoxical grass moth, is a species of noctuid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1865. It belongs to the subfamily Heliothinae within the family Noctuidae. The species has been documented across a broad North American range spanning southern Canada to the southern United States.
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.
Hellinsia is a genus of plume moths in the family Pterophoridae, established by J.W. Tutt in 1905 and named in honor of entomologist John Hellins. The genus comprises numerous species distributed across the Holarctic region, with documented occurrences in North America, Europe, and Asia. Species identification relies heavily on genitalia morphology and wing pattern characteristics. Notable biological findings include the first documented case of ovoviviparity in an Arctic population of H. albilobata.
Hellinsia angustus is a species of plume moth in the family Pterophoridae. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive wing structure, with wings split into feathery plumes. The species has been documented in at least six observations according to iNaturalist records. As with many plume moths, detailed biological information for this specific species remains limited in published literature.
Bruce's Plume Moth
Hellinsia brucei, commonly known as Bruce's Plume Moth, is a species of plume moth in the family Pterophoridae. First described by Fernald in 1898, it is found in western North America including Arizona, Colorado, and parts of Canada. The species was formerly classified under the genus Oidaematophorus. As a plume moth, it exhibits the characteristic split or feathery wing structure typical of this family.
Glenn's Plume Moth
Hellinsia glenni is a small plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, described by Everett D. Cashatt in 1972. It occurs in scattered populations across North America, with records from Florida, Mississippi, and California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 26 mm. Its larvae are specialized stem borers of Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis).
Helvibotys is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, established by Munroe in 1976. The genus comprises five described species distributed in North America, including H. helvialis, H. freemani, H. pseudohelvialis, H. pucilla, and H. sinaloensis. These moths belong to the subfamily Pyraustinae, a diverse group within the Crambidae commonly known as snout moths.
Mount Shasta Sheep Moth
Hemileuca eglanterina shastaensis is a subspecies of sheep moth in the family Saturniidae, endemic to the Mount Shasta region of northern California. As a member of the Hemileuca genus, it is a day-flying moth with reduced mouthparts that does not feed as an adult. The subspecies exhibits the characteristic orange and black coloration typical of H. eglanterina, though with geographic variation associated with its isolated mountain habitat. Like other buck moths, its larvae possess urticating spines that can deliver painful stings.
Texas buck moth
Hemileuca peigleri, the Texas buck moth, is a day-flying saturniid moth endemic to central Texas. Adults are short-lived and do not feed, relying on fat reserves accumulated during larval development. The species is closely associated with oak habitats, where larvae feed on several oak species. Taxonomic status has been debated, with some authorities treating it as a subspecies of Hemileuca maia, though it is currently recognized as a distinct species.
Buck and Io Moths
Hemileucinae is a subfamily of Saturniidae containing approximately 630 species endemic to North and South America. The subfamily is characterized by larvae bearing venomous urticating spines or setae, with some species capable of causing severe medical reactions in humans. Notable genera include Lonomia, whose caterpillars can cause life-threatening envenomation, and Automeris, known for their striking eyespot patterns. Adults are typically medium to large moths with reduced or non-functional mouthparts.
Heminocloa mirabilis is a moth species and the sole member of its monotypic genus within the family Noctuidae. Originally described as Basilodes mirabilis by Berthold Neumoegen in 1884, it was later placed in the genus Heminocloa erected by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species is known only from the US state of Arizona, with 69 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
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.