western bean cutworm (for sole species S. albicosta)
Striacosta is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Lafontaine in 2004. The sole species, Striacosta albicosta (western bean cutworm), is an agricultural pest native to North America. The species underwent significant range expansion from the western Great Plains to eastern North America beginning in 1999. Larvae are serious pests of corn and dry bean crops, with documented resistance to Cry1F Bt protein.
Western Bean Cutworm, Western Bean Cutworm Moth
Striacosta albicosta, the western bean cutworm, is a noctuid moth and sole member of its genus. Historically restricted to the western Great Plains of the United States, it has undergone substantial eastward range expansion since 2000, now occurring throughout the U.S. Corn Belt and into Canada and Mexico. It is a significant agricultural pest of corn and dry beans, with larvae feeding on reproductive structures and causing yield losses up to 40% in corn. The species has developed resistance to Cry1F Bt protein, complicating management in transgenic crops.
Striglininae is a subfamily of moths within the family Thyrididae, a group commonly known as picture-winged or window-winged moths. These moths are characterized by distinctive wing patterns that often feature transparent or semi-transparent areas. The subfamily contains multiple genera distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Striglininae moths are part of the superfamily Thyridoidea, a relatively small but morphologically diverse lineage of Lepidoptera.
Red-crescent Scrub-Hairstreak, Red-crescent Hairstreak
Strymon rufofusca is a small butterfly in the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Red-crescent Scrub-Hairstreak or Red-crescent Hairstreak. It is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources. The species is part of the hairstreak group, characterized by thin tail-like projections on the hindwings. Its MONA (Hodges) number is 4338.
Yojoa Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon yojoa is a small hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Yojoa Scrub-Hairstreak. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus of butterflies often associated with scrubland and open habitats. The species was originally described as Thecla yojoa by Reakirt in 1867 and later transferred to the genus Strymon. Like other hairstreaks, it likely exhibits the characteristic tail-like hindwing projections and rapid, erratic flight patterns typical of the group.
baracana moth
Suleima baracana is a tortricid moth whose larvae bore into stems of the Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Adults are small, cryptically colored moths that resemble bird droppings—specifically goldfinch waste—providing effective camouflage when resting on upper leaf surfaces. The species has been documented in Alberta, Canada, and is part of a guild of sunflower-specialist tortricid moths that exploit cultivated and native sunflowers.
Suleima cinerodorsana is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the genus Suleima, which includes several species associated with sunflower and related plants. The genus is known to contain agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' biology and economic impact is limited in available sources.
mossy sallow
Supralathosea obtusa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the mossy sallow. It was first described by Smith in 1909. The species is currently accepted under the genus Supralathosea, though it was previously classified under Eulathosea. The common name "mossy sallow" suggests cryptic coloration typical of many noctuid moths that inhabit forested environments.
Sutyna is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Todd in 1958. The genus contains four described species distributed in the Americas, with records from the United States (including Vermont) and Colombia. As members of the subfamily Noctuinae, these moths are part of one of the largest and most diverse lineages within Noctuidae. The genus remains poorly documented in published literature beyond taxonomic descriptions.
Symmerista schmidti is a moth species in the family Notodontidae (prominent moths), described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the genus Symmerista, which contains several species of caterpillars that serve as hosts for parasitoid wasps, particularly thread-waisted wasps in the genus Ammophila. The genus Symmerista is known for caterpillars that feed on conifer foliage and display cryptic coloration resembling bark or wood.
A species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Max Wilhelm Karl Draudt in 1932. Found in North America, with MONA/Hodges number 7955. Belongs to a genus whose caterpillars are known hosts for parasitoid wasps including Ammophila procera.
Sympiesis is a genus of small parasitoid wasps in the family Eulophidae. Species are primarily ectoparasitoids of lepidopteran larvae, particularly leaf-mining moths in the family Gracillariidae, though some species attack other caterpillar groups including Hesperiidae (skippers) and Hyblaeidae. Several species have been studied for their potential as biological control agents of agricultural pests. The genus has been documented from North America, Europe, and South Asia.
Sympistis columbia is a noctuid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1922. The species was transferred from the genus Oncocnemis to Sympistis in 2008 based on phylogenetic revision. It is known from a limited number of observations in western North America, with confirmed records in British Columbia, Canada.
Sympistis duplex is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge & Mustelin in 2006. It belongs to the large genus Sympistis, which contains numerous North American noctuid moths. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Forbes' Sallow
Sympistis forbesi is a noctuid moth described in 2014 from the north-central United States. The species is named in honor of entomologist William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes. Adults are active in late summer with a single annual generation. Larvae are specialized feeders on Triosteum species (Caprifoliaceae), with green bodies and reddish dorsal coloration. The species has experienced range contraction, with apparent extirpation from its eastern distribution in New York and New Jersey.
Sympistis fortis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1880 and is currently accepted under this name, though it has been treated as Austramathes fortis in some classifications. The species is recorded from North America with limited observational data available.
Brown Sallow
Sympistis stabilis, commonly known as the brown sallow, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Smith in 1895 and is found in North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10062, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification.
Sympistis utahensis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1924. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10146. Very little specific biological information is documented for this species.
Maple Clearwing Moth, Red Maple Borer
Synanthedon acerrubri is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, commonly known as the maple clearwing moth or red maple borer. The species is a wood-boring pest of maple trees in eastern North America. Adults are diurnal and wasp-mimicking in appearance, with transparent wings and banded abdomens. Larvae tunnel into the trunks and branches of host trees, causing structural damage.
pitch mass borer, Pitch Mass Borer Moth
Synanthedon pini, commonly known as the pitch mass borer, is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae. It is found in eastern North America, where it develops in the wood of pine and spruce trees. The larvae create pitch-filled tunnels in the inner bark and sapwood, causing defects in lumber but not killing host trees. Adults are active in mid-summer and have distinctive mostly clear wings.
Apple Bark Borer
Synanthedon pyri, commonly known as the Apple Bark Borer, is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae. Adults are diurnal and exhibit wasp mimicry, with transparent wings and wasp-like coloration. Larvae are wood-borers that infest the bark and cambium of fruit trees, particularly apple (Malus spp.), causing damage to commercial orchards. The species is native to North America and has been documented as a pest of economic concern in apple-growing regions.
Syngamia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae, established by Guenée in 1854. The genus contains approximately 24 recognized species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Members are small to medium-sized pyraloid moths, with several species exhibiting distinctive color patterns including orange, yellow, or violet markings.
hooked silver Y, Hooked Silver Y Moth
Syngrapha alias is a noctuid moth native to North America, first described by Rodrigues Ottolengui in 1902. The species exhibits a transcontinental distribution spanning boreal and montane regions from Newfoundland to Alaska, with southern extensions to California and North Carolina. Adults are active during summer months, with larvae specializing on white spruce and black spruce.
Boreal Looper Moth
Syngrapha borea is a species of looper moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Aurivillius in 1890. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature. As a member of the Plusiinae subfamily, it shares the characteristic looping locomotion of its caterpillars with related species.
Scarce Silver Y Moth
Syngrapha interrogationis, commonly known as the scarce silver Y, is a noctuid moth distributed across northern regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The species ranges from Alaska and Canada through Iceland, Europe, and Siberia to Northeast Asia including Japan. Adults display the characteristic silver Y-shaped mark on the forewings typical of the Plusiinae subfamily. The species is considered scarce or locally distributed in parts of its European range.
golden looper moth
Syngrapha u-aureum, known as the golden looper moth, is a noctuid moth distributed across boreal and subarctic regions of eastern North America. The species has one generation annually. Larvae feed on Vaccinium species, including blueberries and related shrubs. Two subspecies are recognized, differing in geographic distribution and host associations.
Syssphinx blanchardi is a species of giant silk moth in the family Saturniidae, described by Ferguson in 1971. The species belongs to a genus of smaller saturniids found in southwestern North America and Mexico. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light sources. Larvae feed on woody leguminous plants and pupate underground. The species is part of a taxonomically complex group that has historically been placed in the genus Sphingicampa.
Powdered-Skippers
Systasea is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, established by Edwards in 1877 as a replacement for the preoccupied name Lintneria. The genus comprises three recognized species distributed in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members are commonly known as Powdered-Skippers and are characterized by distinctive wing morphology including transparent spots on the forewing and deeply notched hindwing margins.
Arizona Powdered-Skipper
Systasea zampa, known as the Arizona Powdered-Skipper, is a spread-wing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with records from Arizona and adjacent regions. The species is considered uncommon to rare in many parts of its range, with adults active in early spring. It is one of three species in the genus Systasea, all characterized by distinctive wing morphology.
tachinid flies
Tachinini is a tribe of bristle flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) comprising numerous parasitoid species. Members exhibit diverse morphological features including sexual dimorphism in some genera, with males of certain taxa displaying distinctive sexual patches on abdominal tergite 5. The tribe includes important biological control agents targeting lepidopteran pests, particularly defoliators of palm trees.
Tacoma is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus was described by George D. Hulst in 1888. It belongs to the snout moth family Pyralidae, a large and diverse group of small to medium-sized moths characterized by their prominent labial palps that extend forward like a snout. Species in this genus are found in North America.
Tacoma feriella is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. First described by Hulst in 1888, this small moth belongs to a genus of snout moths whose biology remains poorly documented in scientific literature. The species is part of a diverse group of pyralid moths, many of which are associated with dried plant materials, seeds, or detritus as larvae. Adult moths in this subfamily typically have narrow wings and prominent labial palps that project forward like a snout.
Taeniogramma quadrilinea is a species of geometrid moth described by Schaus in 1901. The species has been reclassified under the genus Cataspilates as C. quadrilinea, with Taeniogramma quadrilinea now treated as a synonym. Very little is known about this species, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist. The genus Taeniogramma belongs to the family Geometridae, a large and diverse family of moths commonly known as inchworms or geometer moths due to the characteristic looping movement of their larvae.
Taleporiinae is a subfamily of bagworm moths (Psychidae) characterized by larvae that construct portable protective cases from silk and environmental materials. Members of this subfamily exhibit diverse case architectures, including the double-walled larval cases documented in some genera. The subfamily was established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1857 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions.
Tallula is a genus of pyralid moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Epipaschiinae. The genus was established by George D. Hulst in 1888 and contains approximately 11 described species. These moths belong to the diverse snout moth family Pyralidae, a large group of small to medium-sized moths characterized by their prominent labial palps that extend forward like a snout.
Dark-banded Tallula
Tallula atrifascialis is a species of pyralid moth in the family Pyralidae. It is commonly known as the Dark-banded Tallula. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 5591. As a member of the subfamily Epipaschiinae, it belongs to a group of snout moths whose larvae are primarily associated with decaying plant material and fungi.
Tallula baboquivarialis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Epipaschiinae. Described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1926, this species is known from extremely limited records. Only one observation has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or potentially underreported. The specific epithet references the Baboquivari Mountains in Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution.
Tampa is a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae, established by Ragonot in 1887. These small to medium-sized moths are part of the diverse snout moth assemblage, characterized by their relatively slender bodies and often subdued coloration typical of many Phycitinae. The genus name is derived from the city of Tampa, Florida, reflecting the type locality or region associated with its original description. Species in this genus are found in North America, with adults typically active during warmer months. Larval biology and specific host associations remain poorly documented for most species.
Tampa Moth
Tampa dimediatella, commonly known as the Tampa Moth, is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae. Described by Ragonot in 1887, this species belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths often associated with stored products and plant materials. The genus Tampa contains relatively few described species, and T. dimediatella appears to be the most frequently encountered and well-documented member based on observation records.
Exposed Bird Dropping Moth, Nun
Tarache aprica, commonly known as the exposed bird dropping moth, is a small noctuid moth native to North America. The species exhibits bird-dropping mimicry as a defensive strategy. Adults are active from March through September in southern portions of their range, with a reduced season in northern areas. The larvae feed specifically on Alcea rosea (hollyhock).
Tarache axendra is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae, described by Schaus in 1898. It belongs to the genus Tarache, which contains small to medium-sized moths commonly known as bird-dropping mimics due to their cryptic coloration. The species occurs in North America. Like other members of the Acontiinae, adults are likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Polished Bird-dropping Moth
Tarache expolita is a noctuid moth species commonly known as the Polished Bird-dropping Moth, named for its resemblance to bird droppings—a form of protective mimicry. First described by Grote in 1882, this species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with over 800 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by observers. Its Hodges number is 9149.
Tarache knowltoni
Tarache knowltoni is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group of small moths often characterized by cryptic coloration resembling bird droppings. The species was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1940.
bird-dropping moth
Tarache sedata is a species of bird-dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1881. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration that resembles bird feces. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Tarache tenuicula is a species of bird dropping moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1875. It belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae, a group commonly known as bird dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration and posture that resembles avian feces. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited.
Tebenna is a genus of small moths in the family Choreutidae, established by Billberg in 1820. These moths belong to the metalmark moth family, characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and diurnal or crepuscular activity. The genus has been documented across northern Europe and North America, with over 4,600 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Telegonus is a genus of skipper butterflies (family Hesperiidae, subfamily Pyrginae) established by Hübner in 1819. The genus is currently treated as a synonym of Astraptes. Species historically placed in Telegonus are distributed in the Neotropical region.
Telphusa is a genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae, established by Chambers in 1872. The genus contains approximately 60 described species distributed across multiple continents. Species in this genus are small moths, typical of the Gelechiidae family, with most being poorly studied beyond original descriptions. The genus is taxonomically stable within the subfamily Gelechiinae and tribe Litini.
Psychedelic Regal Moth
Thaumatographa regalis is a small tortricid moth native to California. First described by Walsingham in 1881, this species was previously classified under the genus Hilarographa. The common name "Psychedelic Regal Moth" reflects its distinctive coloration. It belongs to the subfamily Chlidanotinae and tribe Hilarographini, a group of tortricids often associated with distinctive wing patterns.
Floridian grass-veneer
Thaumatopsis floridella, commonly known as the Floridian grass-veneer, is a moth species in the family Crambidae. First described in 1913 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, this species exhibits a coastal distribution pattern across southeastern North America and the Caribbean. Adults are active from May through September, with a wingspan ranging from 23 to 31 mm.
