Ponderosa Pine Caterpillar Moth
Retinia metallica is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Busck in 1914. Commonly known as the Ponderosa Pine Caterpillar Moth, it belongs to a genus whose larvae are typically associated with coniferous hosts. As with other Retinia species, this moth likely has a life cycle tied to pine trees, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Retinia sabiniana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Kearfott in 1907 and is classified within the tribe Eucosmini. As a member of the genus Retinia, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as pine shoot moths or resin moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts. The specific epithet "sabiniana" suggests a possible association with juniper (Juniperus sabiniana, the California juniper), though this relationship has not been explicitly documented in the provided sources.
Clemens' Dart Moth
Rhyacia clemens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. It is a noctuid moth native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10925.1. Like other members of the genus Rhyacia, it is part of the diverse noctuid fauna of northern regions.
Rhyacionia blanchardi is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Miller in 1978. It belongs to the genus Rhyacionia, a group commonly known as pine tip moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Published records for this species are limited, with no documented observations in major biodiversity databases as of the latest data compilation.
Southwestern pine tip moth
Rhyacionia neomexicana is a tortricid moth whose larvae are significant pests of southwestern pines. The species completes one generation annually, with larvae tunneling into pine shoots to feed, causing characteristic tip dieback. Adults emerge in spring and lay eggs on new pine growth. The species specifically targets ponderosa pine seedlings and saplings, where infestations reduce both height and radial growth.
Rhyacionia pasadenana is a species of tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, described by Kearfott in 1907 from Pasadena, California. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are predominantly associated with coniferous trees, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. It is known from a limited number of observations, primarily in western North America.
Pitch Pine Tip Moth
A small tortricid moth whose larvae are specialized feeders on pine shoots. The species has been studied for its larval development, with five instars confirmed through morphometric analysis of head capsule widths. Common name references its association with pitch pine (Pinus rigida).
Rhyacionia salmonicolor is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell in 1978. It belongs to the genus Rhyacionia, a group commonly known as pine shoot moths due to the larval habit of feeding on conifer shoots. The species name refers to the salmon-colored appearance of the adult moth. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with pine hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Rhysipolis is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the subfamily Rhysipolinae (Braconidae), comprising approximately 22 described species. Species are small, with body lengths of 2.5–4.0 mm and fore wing lengths of 2.2–4.0 mm. The genus is distributed across the East Palaearctic and Oriental regions, with records from China, Russia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and parts of Europe. Members are koinobiont ectoparasitoids of lepidopteran larvae, with documented hosts including bagworm moths (Psychidae) and snout moths (Pyralidae).
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.
Rindgea cyda is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species is known from Middle America and North America. Beyond taxonomic classification and geographic records, specific biological and ecological information for this species remains poorly documented in the available literature.
Rindgea maricopa is a species of geometrid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Digrammia maricopa, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Geometridae. Like other members of this family, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that are likely folivorous, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. The species epithet "maricopa" references Maricopa County or the Maricopa region of Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution.
Metalmark Butterflies, Metalmarks
Riodinidae is a family of butterflies commonly known as metalmarks, comprising approximately 1,532 species in 146 genera. The family is predominantly Neotropical in distribution but extends into the Nearctic, Palearctic, Australasian, Afrotropic, and Indomalayan realms. Members are distinguished by metallic spots on their wings, reduced male forelegs, and frequent myrmecophilous associations with ants. The family exhibits exceptional diversity in wing morphology and coloration, with extensive Batesian mimicry complexes documented in tropical species.
metalmark butterflies
Riodinini is a large tribe of metalmark butterflies within the family Riodinidae. The tribe encompasses numerous genera, though many Riodinidae genera remain unassigned to tribes, making the current genus composition preliminary. Members of this tribe are characterized by their small to medium size and often metallic wing markings that give the family its common name. The tribe has substantial observational data with over 69,000 records on iNaturalist, indicating widespread distribution and ecological presence.
Lebeau's Silk Moth, Forbes Moth
Rothschildia lebeau is a giant silkmoth in the family Saturniidae, distributed from the Lower Rio Grande Valley through eastern Mexico to Brazil. Adults are short-lived and do not feed, relying on fat reserves accumulated during larval development. The species exhibits a life history tradeoff between larval survival and adult body size based on host plant quality, with larger males showing higher mating success.
Rumatha jacumba is a species of snout moth (family Pyralidae) described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1997. It is known from desert regions of southwestern North America, specifically California and Nevada. The species epithet references Jacumba, California, a locality in the Colorado Desert where the species has been collected. Like other members of the genus Rumatha, it belongs to a group of small pyralid moths associated with arid habitats.
Rupela sejuncta is a crambid moth described by Carl Heinrich in 1937. It is characterized by shining white wings and moderate sexual dimorphism in size. Adults are active during two main periods: spring through early summer and again in autumn. The species occurs primarily in the southeastern and south-central United States.
Sabulodes dissimilis is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, originally described as Phengommataea dissimilis by Hulst in 1898. The species is currently accepted under the genus Sabulodes. As a geometrid moth, it belongs to a large and diverse group commonly known as inchworms or loopers, characterized by their distinctive larval locomotion. The specific epithet 'dissimilis' suggests dissimilarity or difference, though the original description does not specify the basis for this naming. The species has been documented in North America based on distribution records.
Salebriaria borealis is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae. The genus Salebriaria belongs to the snout moth family, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths characterized by their elongated labial palps that form a snout-like projection. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species. The species epithet 'borealis' suggests a northern distribution pattern.
Salebriaria floridana is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It is one of multiple Florida-endemic insect species bearing the epithet 'floridana,' including the well-documented tiger beetles Cicindelidia floridana and Tetracha floridana. The genus Salebriaria contains small moths associated with dry, sandy habitats. Unlike the tiger beetles with which it shares its specific epithet, this moth has received limited scientific attention and its biology remains poorly documented.
Salebriaria integra is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as snout moths. The genus Salebriaria is part of a diverse group of pyralid moths, many of which are associated with stored products or natural habitats containing plant debris. Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Salobrena recurvata is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, first described by Möschler in 1886. It belongs to the subfamily Chrysauginae, a diverse group within Pyralidae. The species has been documented through 33 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it has been encountered in the field, though detailed biological information remains limited in publicly available sources.
Sincere Salobrena Moth
Salobrena sincera is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Zeller in 1875. It belongs to the subfamily Chrysauginae, a group of moths often associated with tropical and subtropical regions. The species has been documented through 325 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-represented in community science records. Its common name, Sincere Salobrena Moth, reflects a standardized vernacular naming convention for the genus.
Saphenista is a genus of tortricid moths established by Walsingham in 1914. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Species in this genus are primarily distributed in the Neotropical region, with documented occurrences in Central and South America including Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. The genus is part of a diverse radiation of Cochylini in montane habitats.
Emperor and Giant Silk Moths, saturniids, giant silkworm moths, royal moths
Saturniidae is a family of Lepidoptera containing approximately 2,300 described species, including some of the largest moths in the world. Adults are characterized by large lobed wings, heavy bodies covered in hair-like scales, reduced or vestigial mouthparts, and the absence of a frenulum. The family exhibits notable diversity in the Neotropics, with highest species richness in tropical and subtropical wooded regions. Many species produce silk cocoons, and several have significant economic or cultural importance.
Alpines, Arctics, Nymphs, Satyrs, Graylings, Ringlets
Satyrini is the largest tribe in the subfamily Satyrinae, containing approximately 2,200 species of butterflies. The group includes well-known butterflies such as graylings, ringlets, and satyrs. Recent molecular phylogenetic studies have substantially revised the tribe's taxonomy, incorporating many genera formerly placed in the tribe Elymniini. The tribe's evolutionary history is closely tied to the diversification of grasses.
Pied Scardia
Scardia anatomella is a small moth in the family Tineidae, commonly known as the Pied Scardia. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881 from specimens collected in the northeastern United States. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are known to feed on fungi and decaying organic matter. Records indicate it is a regional endemic with limited distribution in the northeastern United States.
Sceptea is a genus of small moths in the family Autostichidae, subfamily Symmocinae. The genus was described by Walsingham in 1911 and contains two described species: Sceptea aequepulvella (Chambers, 1872) and Sceptea decedens Walsingham, 1911. The name derives from Greek σκεπτέα, meaning 'to be considered'. As a member of Autostichidae, it belongs to a diverse group of gelechioid moths often characterized by narrow wings and relatively inconspicuous coloration.
Schinia erosa is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1906. It inhabits desert regions of the southwestern United States, specifically the Mojave and Sonoran Desert areas east of the Peninsular Range in southern California and south-central Arizona. The species is univoltine with adults active in late summer and fall, and exhibits a specialized larval association with Isocoma acredenia (burrobrush), a desert shrub in the Asteraceae family.
Schinia n-sp is an undescribed species of flower moth in the family Noctuidae, genus Schinia. The 'n-sp' designation indicates it is a new species awaiting formal scientific description. Members of this genus are typically small to medium-sized noctuid moths with strong associations with specific host plants, often Asteraceae. The genus Schinia is well-known among lepidopterists for its colorful species and specialized ecological relationships.
Rabbitbush Flower Moth
A small flower moth in the family Noctuidae with a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. Adults are active from July to October across the western United States. The species is closely associated with rabbitbrush (Ericameria) as its larval host plant.
Morning-glory Prominent, morning-glory prominent moth, false unicorn caterpillar
Schizura ipomaeae, the morning-glory prominent moth, is a North American notodontid moth whose caterpillar is commonly known as the false unicorn caterpillar. The species is found throughout the United States and southern Canada. The caterpillar feeds on morning glory (Ipomoea) and related plants in the Convolvulaceae family. The adult moth is nocturnal and attracted to light.
snout moth
Sciota is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1888. The genus includes multiple species distributed across North America and Europe, with documented presence in the Iberian Peninsula. Species such as Sciota rhenella laetifica, Sciota hostilis, and Sciota elegiella have been studied in detail regarding their morphology, immature stages, and biology.
sweetgum leafroller moth
Sciota uvinella is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the sweetgum leafroller moth. The species was described by Ragonot in 1887 and occurs in eastern North America. Its common name derives from the larval habit of rolling or folding leaves of its host plant, sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). The species is notable as a primary prey item for the four-toothed mason wasp, Monobia quadridens, which paralyzes the caterpillars to provision its nest cells.
Sooty Scoparia Moth
Scoparia cinereomedia is a small crambid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. It occurs across eastern and central North America from British Columbia to the Atlantic coast, with records spanning from Kentucky to Nova Scotia. Adults are active from May through August and are attracted to light. The species is one of numerous small, dull-colored moths in the genus Scoparia, which are often challenging to identify without close examination.
Frosted Tan Wave
Scopula cacuminaria, commonly known as the frosted tan wave, is a small geometrid moth described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1874. Adults have a wingspan of 18–23 mm and are active in July in Alberta, Canada. The species occurs across southern Canada from the Maritimes to southern British Columbia, extending south to Texas.
Scopula luteolata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Sterrhinae. It is restricted to western North America, occurring in montane habitats from southwestern Canada through the western United States. The species is associated with forest edge and opening habitats in mountainous regions. Adults have a wingspan of 23–26 mm. Like other geometrid moths, its larvae are likely 'inchworm' type caterpillars, though specific host plant associations remain poorly documented.
Four-lined Wave Moth, four-lined wave
Scopula quadrilineata, commonly known as the four-lined wave, is a small moth in the family Geometridae native to North America. The species is characterized by its distinctive wing pattern featuring four lines, from which its common name is derived. It occurs across a broad range from eastern Canada through the Great Plains and south to the southeastern United States, with an isolated population recorded in British Columbia.
Black-patched Wave
Scopula timandrata is a moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as the Black-patched Wave. This species is known only from Florida, with a wingspan of approximately 24–27 mm. It belongs to a large genus of geometer moths whose larvae are typically inchworm-like and feed on a variety of plants. The specific epithet 'timandrata' refers to a characteristic feature of the species, though detailed biological information remains limited due to its restricted distribution and apparent rarity.
Scotogramma yakima is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the genus Scotogramma within the tribe Hadenini. The species is known from North America. Limited information is available regarding its biology and ecology.
Scybalistodes is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Glaphyriinae, established by Eugene G. Munroe in 1964. The genus contains nine described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Most species were described in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The genus is part of a diverse group of small to medium-sized crambid moths.
Selenisa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Hayward in 1967 and contains approximately 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. One species, Selenisa sueroides, has been studied for its associated parasitoid fauna.
Speckled Sereda Moth
Sereda tautana is a small tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, known from the Canadian prairie provinces. It is one of few described species in the genus Sereda, which belongs to the tribe Grapholitini. The species was first described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1865. Despite having nearly 500 iNaturalist observations, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
clearwing moths
Sesiini is a tribe of clearwing moths (family Sesiidae) characterized by reduced wing scaling that creates a transparent, wasp-like appearance. The tribe contains multiple genera distributed across tropical and temperate regions. Members of this tribe are diurnal and often mimic hymenopterans in appearance and flight behavior.
Sicya is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae, established by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains seven described species, primarily distributed in North America. These moths are part of the diverse geometrid fauna commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, though specific ecological traits of the genus remain poorly documented.
Sigela minuta is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Scolecocampinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The specific epithet 'minuta' suggests small size. As a recently described species, published knowledge about its biology and ecology remains limited. It belongs to a genus of noctuoid moths whose members are typically nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Sigela n-sp-one is an undescribed species within the genus Sigela, a group of moths in the family Erebidae (formerly Noctuidae). As a provisional designation, this taxon represents a distinct lineage recognized by lepidopterists but awaiting formal description and naming. Members of Sigela are generally small to medium-sized moths with characteristic wing patterns. The specific epithet "n-sp-one" indicates this is the first new species under consideration in this genus.
Sigela rosea is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Scolecocampinae, described by James Troubridge in 2020. It is placed in the genus Sigela, a group of moths within the diverse Noctuoidea superfamily. As a recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited. The specific epithet 'rosea' likely refers to pink or rose coloration in the adult moth.
Sinoe is a genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae, first described by Chambers in 1873. The genus belongs to the tribe Litini within the subfamily Gelechiinae. Members of this genus are small moths typical of the gelechiid form, with narrow wings and often subdued coloration. The genus has been documented through substantial observational records, with over 1,900 observations reported on iNaturalist.
Slossonia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. The genus belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae. As a genus-level taxon, Slossonia encompasses multiple species of geometer moths, though detailed biological information for the genus as a whole remains limited in published literature.
