Fluid Arches
A noctuid moth native to eastern and central North America, commonly known as the Fluid Arches. Adults are active in late spring and early summer. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Larvae are polyphagous on deciduous trees and shrubs, with documented feeding on maples, birches, oaks, and other woody plants.
Morrisonia triangula is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Sullivan and Adams in 2009. The type locality is in Craven County, North Carolina, within the Croatan National Forest. It is known from the southeastern United States.
Mycterophora monticola is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The specific epithet "monticola" (mountain-dwelling) suggests an association with montane habitats. Records indicate presence in North America. The genus Mycterophora belongs to a group of moths commonly known as underwings or related forms, though detailed natural history information for this particular species appears limited in available sources.
Myelopsis alatella is a species of snout moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It belongs to the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The species is known from the south-western United States, with California as the primary recorded location. It has been documented in 335 iNaturalist observations.
Lesser Wainscot
Mythimna oxygala, commonly known as the lesser wainscot, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to a genus that includes several agricultural pest species, though specific pest status for this species is not well documented. The species is part of the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae.
Banana scab moth (for N. octasema)
Nacoleia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Pyraustinae. The genus includes agricultural pests, most notably Nacoleia octasema (banana scab moth), which damages banana crops in tropical Asia and the Pacific. Some species serve as hosts for polyembryonic parasitoid wasps. The genus was established by Walker in 1859.
Nadata is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, established by Francis Walker in 1855. The genus contains at least two North American species: Nadata gibbosa and Nadata oregonensis. These moths are notable as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps, particularly thread-waisted wasps in the genus Ammophila.
Nadata anastomosa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described in 2018. It belongs to a genus whose caterpillars serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps. The species is part of the diverse Noctuoidea superfamily and has been documented through a limited number of observations.
Nanna is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, described by Birket-Smith in 1965. It belongs to the tribe Lithosiini, which comprises lichen moths. The genus is distinct from the homonymous fly genus Nanna in family Scathophagidae (order Diptera), which consists of predatory dung flies. This taxon record addresses the lepidopteran genus.
Nastra is a genus of skipper butterflies (family Hesperiidae, subfamily Hesperiinae) established by Evans in 1955. The genus comprises approximately ten recognized species distributed in the Americas, including notable species such as the Swarthy Skipper (Nastra lherminier) and Neamathla Skipper (Nastra neamathla). As grass skippers, members of this genus are characterized by their rapid, darting flight patterns and relatively small stature. The genus is well-documented with over 4,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate research and citizen science attention.
Nedra stewarti is a moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1875. It is found in California and Oregon. The species belongs to the genus Nedra, which is part of the subfamily Noctuinae. Limited information is available regarding its biology, ecology, and specific habitat requirements.
Nelphe is a genus of tiger moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Gottlieb August Wilhelm Herrich-Schäffer in 1858. The genus is currently treated as a synonym of Eucereon by some taxonomic authorities, including GBIF and Catalogue of Life. Two species have been historically placed in this genus: Nelphe carolina (Little Carol's wasp moth) and Nelphe relegatum. The genus belongs to the tribe Arctiini within the subfamily Arctiinae.
little Carol's wasp moth, Florida eucereon
Nelphe carolina is a moth species in the subfamily Arctiinae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1887. It is known from southern Texas, Florida, Mexico, and Cuba. Adults have a wingspan of 31–34 mm and have been recorded on wing year-round. The larvae feed on Cynanchum species. The species is also known as the Florida eucereon or little Carol's wasp moth, and is currently placed in the genus Nelphe, though it was formerly treated under Eucereon.
Extreme Emerald
Nemoria extremaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as the Extreme Emerald. It is native to North America. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1861 under the basionym Racheospila extremaria.
Nemoria strigataria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, native to North America. It belongs to a genus known for bright green coloration in adults. The species was described by Grossbeck in 1910. Very little specific information has been documented about its biology and ecology.
Neocaloreas leucobasis is a species of metalmark moth in the family Choreutidae. The genus Neocaloreas was established to accommodate species formerly placed in the related genus Caloreas, reflecting revised understanding of relationships within this group of small, often colorful moths. Choreutidae moths are characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and diurnal or crepuscular habits. This species is known from limited collection records and iNaturalist observations, primarily from western North America.
Neocochylis is a genus of tortricid moths established by Razowski in 1960. Current taxonomic treatment recognizes it as a synonym of Cochylis, a genus within the subfamily Tortricinae. Species historically placed in Neocochylis are now generally classified under Cochylis. The group is represented in northern Europe and North America based on occurrence records.
Neofelderia rata is a species of moth in the family Zygaenidae, originally described as Lycomorpha rata by Edwards in 1882. It belongs to the subfamily Procridinae, a group commonly known as forester moths. The genus Neofelderia is part of the diverse Zygaenoidea superfamily, which includes many species with aposematic coloration and chemical defenses. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Catabena moth, Lantana stick moth
Neogalea is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, containing the single species Neogalea sunia. The genus was described by Hampson in 1906. The sole species has been widely introduced outside its native range as a biological control agent.
Lantana Stick Moth, Catabena Moth
Neogalea sunia is a noctuid moth and the sole species in the genus Neogalea. Native to the Americas from the southern United States through the Caribbean to Argentina, it has been introduced to Australia and Hawaii as a biological control agent. The species is notable for its specialized larval diet and its role in classical biological control programs targeting invasive plants.
Neogrotella is a genus of noctuid moths erected by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. The genus contains three described species: N. confusa, N. macdunnoughi, and N. spaldingi. It is placed in the subfamily Grotellinae. The genus appears to be restricted to North America based on species authorship patterns.
Neoilliberis arizonica is a species of forester moth in the family Zygaenidae, described by Tarmann in 1984. It is placed in the tribe Procridini within the subfamily Procridinae. The genus Neoilliberis is part of the diverse Zygaenoidea superfamily, which includes many aposematically colored day-flying moths. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Neoilliberis fusca is a species of moth in the family Zygaenidae, first described by Edwards in 1885 under the basionym Pyromorpha fusca. It belongs to the subfamily Procridinae and tribe Procridini. The species is recorded in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF as accepted, with 119 observations documented on iNaturalist. As a zygaenid moth, it likely exhibits characteristics typical of forester and burnet moths, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neoligia elephas is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, a group of noctuid moths found in North America. The specific epithet "elephas" (Greek for elephant) likely refers to some distinctive morphological feature, though the exact basis for the name is not documented in available sources.
Neoligia hardwicki is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, which comprises small nocturnal moths typically found in North American habitats. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases and is known to occur in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Connected Brocade
Neoligia subjuncta, commonly known as the Connected Brocade, is a species of noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs across northern North America, with documented populations in the Canadian prairies and northern New England. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9412. As a member of the cutworm moth group, it is presumed to have nocturnal adult activity and larval development in herbaceous habitats.
cutworm moth, dart moth
Neoligia tonsa is a species of noctuid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The species is recorded from the Canadian Prairie Provinces and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9413. It is one of approximately 20 species currently placed in Neoligia, a genus whose taxonomy remains under study.
Neoplynes is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by George Hampson in 1900. It belongs to the arctiine tussock moth group within the subfamily Arctiinae and tribe Lithosiini. The genus contains two described species: Neoplynes cytheraea and Neoplynes eudora, both originally described in 1894. It is classified within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Neotelphusa on-myricaceae is a species of gelechiid moth. The specific epithet references its association with Myricaceae (bayberry family). Information on this species is limited in published literature.
Bronzed Cutworm Moths
Nephelodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus includes at least six recognized species, with Nephelodes minians (Bronzed Cutworm or Shaded Umber Moth) being the most well-known. These moths are placed in the tribe Tholerini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus has been documented in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
Nepheloleuca is a genus of geometrid moths erected by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1883. The genus comprises twelve species characterized by similar wing patterns with variations in ground color and minor marking differences. Species are distributed across the Caribbean islands of Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as mainland South America.
Pygmy Leafminer Moths
Nepticuloidea is a superfamily of minute monotrysian Lepidoptera comprising two families: Nepticulidae (pygmy moths) and Opostegidae (white eyecap moths). Members are among the smallest moths worldwide, with wingspans of only a few millimetres. The superfamily is characterized by prominent eyecaps covering the compound eyes. Molecular phylogenetic studies indicate the group originated in the early Cretaceous, approximately 100 million years ago, coinciding with angiosperm diversification.
This genus represents a newly recognized lineage of leaf-mining moths within Gracillariidae, positioned phylogenetically near Neurobathra. It comprises species that construct serpentine or blotch mines in living leaf tissue. The genus was erected to accommodate taxa previously misassigned or undescribed, distinguished by unique genitalic and larval morphological features.
owlet moths, cutworms, armyworms
Noctuidae is a large family of moths in the superfamily Noctuoidea, currently comprising approximately 1,089 genera and 11,772 species. The family is taxonomically unstable, having recently lost several subfamilies (Lymantriinae, Catocalinae, Calpinae) to the family Erebidae, making it now the second-largest family in Noctuoidea rather than the largest in Lepidoptera. Adults are predominantly nocturnal with cryptic brown, grey, or black coloration, though some tropical subfamilies exhibit bright coloration. Larvae are commonly known as cutworms or armyworms, with many species being significant agricultural pests.
Owlet Moths and Allies
Noctuoidea is the largest superfamily of Lepidoptera, comprising more than 70,000 described species. Members are commonly known as owlet or noctuid moths. The superfamily is characterized by the presence of a metathoracic tympanal organ (hearing structure). Classification remains unstable due to extensive molecular phylogenetic revisions, with major families including Noctuidae, Erebidae, Nolidae, Euteliidae, Notodontidae, Oenosandridae, and Scranciidae. The group is divided into two major lineages based on forewing venation: trifid (Oenosandridae, Notodontidae) and quadrifid (all other families).
Ceanothus Nola Moth
Nola minna, commonly known as the ceanothus nola moth, is a species of nolid moth in the family Nolidae. It was described by Butler in 1881. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 8993. As a member of the Nolidae family, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized moths often characterized by distinctive wing patterns and tufted thoraxes.
sharp-blotched nola, Sharp-blotched Nola Moth
Nola pustulata is a small nolid moth in the family Nolidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1865. It is commonly known as the sharp-blotched nola. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from the United States including Vermont. Its MONA (Hodges number) is 8989.
Nomophilini is a tribe within the subfamily Spilomelinae of the Crambidae moth family. The tribe was erected in 1979 and contains 24 genera with approximately 358 species. It includes economically significant genera such as Nomophila, which contains the rice leaffolder (Nomophila noctuella), a notable agricultural pest. The tribe is characterized by diverse feeding habits across its constituent genera.
Norape sorpresa is a recently described species of flannel moth in the family Megalopygidae, first characterized by Wagner and Matson in 2022. Like other members of its genus, the caterpillars possess urticating hairs that can deliver painful stings when touched. The species belongs to a group of moths known for their concealed defensive structures beneath soft, hair-like setae. As a newly described taxon, detailed information about its biology and distribution remains limited.
Cryptic Prominent
Notodonta manitou, commonly known as the Cryptic Prominent, is a moth species in the family Notodontidae described by Neumoegen and Dyar in 1893. It belongs to the genus Notodonta, a group of prominent moths characterized by their distinctive resting posture and often cryptic coloration. The species epithet "manitou" refers to the spiritual or supernatural beings in Algonquian Native American mythology, suggesting the species may have been described from specimens collected in a region associated with these cultures. As with other members of the Notodontidae family, the larvae likely feed on deciduous tree foliage.
Pacific Prominent Moth
Notodonta pacifica is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It was first described by Hans Hermann Behr in 1892. The species is found in North America and is known by the common name Pacific Prominent Moth. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a group of moths characterized by distinctive projections or tufts on their bodies.
Prominent Moths
Notodontidae is a family of moths comprising approximately 3,800 described species, first established by James Francis Stephens in 1829. The family is distributed globally but reaches its greatest diversity in tropical regions, particularly the New World. Adults are characterized by heavy bodies, long wings held folded across the back at rest, and predominantly dull coloration in grey or brown tones. The family name derives from Greek roots meaning 'back tooth,' referring to the tuft of hair often present on the trailing edge of the forewing. Larvae exhibit remarkable morphological diversity and possess chemical defenses uncommon in other Lepidoptera.
Nudorthodes uid is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, and tribe Eriopygini. The genus Nudorthodes was established to accommodate species previously placed in Orthodes that lack significant hair-like scaling on the thorax. Like other members of this genus, N. uid is likely a nocturnal moth with typical noctuine characteristics including relatively stout body form and cryptic coloration.
Nyctelius is a genus of skippers (family Hesperiidae) established by Hayward in 1948. Skippers are a distinctive group of butterflies characterized by rapid, darting flight and hooked antennae clubs. The genus belongs to the subfamily Hesperiinae, the largest skipper subfamily containing many grass-feeding species.
Checkerspots, Anglewings, Peacocks, and Allies
Nymphalinae is a subfamily of brush-footed butterflies within the family Nymphalidae. The group includes well-known butterflies such as anglewings, tortoiseshells, fritillaries, and admirals. Phylogenetic studies indicate the subfamily diversified following the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction, with subsequent dispersals into the Old World and New World beginning in the Eocene.
Nyridela is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, established by Lucas in 1857. The genus contains at least two described species: Nyridela chalciope and Nyridela xanthocera. These moths are classified within the tiger moth group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Oditinae is a subfamily of small moths within the family Depressariidae, established by Lvovsky in 1996. The subfamily includes genera such as Odites and Amphitrias. Some taxonomic sources alternatively place Oditinae within Peleopodidae, reflecting ongoing classification debate. Members are primarily documented from Asia, with taxonomic studies focused on species-level revisions.
Odontiinae is a subfamily of moths in the family Crambidae, containing approximately 100 genera organized into three tribes: Hercynini, Eurrhypini, and Odontiini. The subfamily exhibits a distinctive biogeographic pattern with exceptional diversity in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in southwestern North America and western/central Asia. North American species show strong southwestern eremic specialization, with 34 of 57 species restricted to arid habitats, contrasting with depauperate eastern faunas. The group includes both widespread temperate species and highly restricted endemics in alpine and desert environments.
Oecophyllembiinae is a subfamily of moths within the family Gracillariidae, established by Pierre Réal and Alfred Serge Balachowsky in 1966. The subfamily contains seven recognized genera: Angelabella, Corythoxestis, Eumetriochroa, Guttigera, Metriochroa, and Prophyllocnistis. Members are leaf-mining moths, with larvae that feed internally on plant tissue. The group is relatively small but taxonomically stable.
Oeneis jutta ascerta is a subspecies of Arctic butterfly in the genus Oeneis, described by Masters and Sorensen in 1968. Like other members of the genus Oeneis, it is associated with high mountain and alpine habitats. The subspecies is part of a group of butterflies commonly known as "Arctics" that occur across western North America, Canada, and Alaska. Oeneis jutta ascerta has been documented in both North America and parts of Europe, including Belarus.