Thaumatopsis repandus is a moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It is distributed across western North America, with records from British Columbia south to California and east to New Mexico and Colorado. The species belongs to the subfamily Crambinae, a group commonly known as grass moths.
Therophilus is a genus of koinobiont, solitary, larval endoparasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae. Members are specialized parasitoids of lepidopteran larvae, with documented associations including pest species such as Maruca vitrata (legume pod borer), Grapholita molesta (oriental fruit moth), and Epiphyas postvittana (light brown apple moth). The genus is notable for its distinctive black, red-orange, and white coloration pattern, which appears to be part of a putative mimicry complex with other braconid wasps. Several species have been evaluated or deployed as biological control agents against agricultural pests.
Thiotrichinae is a subfamily of small moths within the family Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera). The subfamily comprises approximately 180 described species distributed across five genera: Calliprora, Macrenches, Palumbina, Polyhymno, and Thiotricha. Thiotricha is the largest and most morphologically diverse genus, with the majority of species concentrated in the Old World tropics and subtropics. Recent phylogenetic studies have substantially revised the generic classification, synonymizing several genera with Thiotricha and establishing two new genera (Pulchrala, Tenupalpa) to accommodate distinct clades.
American cutworm, American dart moth
Tholera americana is a noctuid moth species native to North America, first described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, characterized by stout-bodied larvae that feed at or below ground level. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10523 and has been documented in western Canadian provinces including Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 58 iNaturalist observations supporting its presence in the region.
Tholerini is a tribe of noctuid moths within the subfamily Noctuinae, established by Beck in 1996. The tribe contains multiple genera of medium-sized moths that are primarily nocturnal. Members of this tribe are distributed across various regions, with substantial observation records indicating ecological significance in temperate and subtropical zones. The group is taxonomically stable and recognized in major lepidopteran classifications.
Thorybes dobra is a skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae) described by Evans in 1952. Current taxonomic treatment recognizes it as a synonym of Thorybes mexicana (the Mexican cloudywing), a species of spread-wing skipper in the subfamily Pyrginae. It was originally described as a distinct taxon but has since been subsumed under the broader species concept of T. mexicana.
peach-blossom moths
Thyatira is a genus of moths in the family Drepanidae, subfamily Thyatirinae. The genus includes the peach-blossom moth (Thyatira batis), a species studied for its disruptive coloration pattern resembling flower petals. Moths in this genus are characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and are distributed across the Palearctic region.
False Owlet Moths
Thyatirinae, commonly known as false owlet moths, comprises approximately 200 described species within the family Drepanidae. Historically treated as a separate family Thyatiridae, this subfamily has undergone significant taxonomic revision. The group exhibits notable morphological diversity, with some species displaying complex bark-mimicking patterns for camouflage. Afrotropical representatives have been subject to recent taxonomic review, including the establishment of new genera and elevation of subspecific taxa.
Birch Conch
Thyraylia nana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the Birch Conch. First described by Haworth in 1811, this species occurs across Europe, extends into the Amur Oblast of Russia, and has been recorded in Nova Scotia, Canada. The species is associated with birch host plants, reflecting its common name.
Thyraylia voxcana is a species of tortricid moth first described by Kearfott in 1907. It was originally placed in the genus Cochylis and later transferred to Thyraylia. The species is known from limited observations in the northeastern United States. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
window-winged moths
Thyridinae is a subfamily of moths within the family Thyrididae, commonly referred to as window-winged moths. Members of this subfamily are characterized by distinctive translucent or clear patches on the wings, created by reduced wing scaling. The subfamily contains numerous genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Picture-winged Leaf Moths, Window-winged Moths
Thyridoidea is a superfamily of Lepidoptera containing a single family, Thyrididae, commonly known as picture-winged or window-winged moths. These moths are distinguished by distinctive translucent, square or rectangular spots on their wings that create a 'window' effect. The group is predominantly pantropical in distribution, with approximately 760 described species worldwide and over 400 additional species awaiting description. Only about 12 species occur in North America.
window-winged moths
Thyris is a genus of window-winged moths in the family Thyrididae, characterized by distinctive square or rectangular translucent spots in their wings that give the group its common name. These small, often diurnal moths are primarily pantropical in distribution, with approximately 12 species known from North America among over 760 species worldwide. The genus includes species such as Thyris maculata, which ranges widely across North America from Ontario to Georgia, Texas, and west to Colorado, Idaho, and Montana. Adults typically fly between March and October, with peak activity in May through July.
Timandrini is a tribe of geometer moths (Geometridae) established by Stephens in 1850. The tribe comprises approximately 45 species distributed across four genera: Haematopis, Synegiodes, Timandra, and Traminda. These moths are part of the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
A small moth species in the fungus moth family Tineidae, described by Braun in 1926. Known from scattered records across central Canada. As a member of the genus Tinea, it likely shares the family's characteristic larval habits of feeding on keratinaceous materials, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Mandarin Tinea Moth
Tinea mandarinella is a species of fungus moth in the family Tineidae, described by Dietz in 1905. Like other members of the genus Tinea, it belongs to an ancient lineage of moths adapted to specialized feeding habits. The species has been documented in Ohio, USA, with limited published information on its biology compared to better-known relatives such as the casemaking clothes moth (Tinea pellionella).
Tinthiini is a tribe of clearwing moths within the family Sesiidae, subfamily Tinthiinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by their wasp-mimicking appearance, with reduced wing scaling that creates transparent or semi-transparent wings. The tribe was established by Le Cerf in 1917 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions. These moths are generally diurnal and exhibit Batesian mimicry of hymenopterans as a defense strategy.
Tornos benjamini is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Cassino and Swett in 1925. The species is found in Central America and North America, with distribution records confirming its presence in both regions. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6483.
Toronia perplexus is a species of carpenter moth in the family Cossidae, a family known for robust-bodied moths whose larvae bore into wood. The species was described by Barnes & Benjamin in 1924. As with many Cossidae species, the biology and natural history of T. perplexus remain poorly documented in scientific literature. The genus Toronia contains relatively few described species, and members are found in North America. Adult Cossidae moths typically have reduced mouthparts and do not feed as adults, with their primary energy reserves accumulated during the larval stage.
Tortricine Leafroller Moths, Leafrollers
Tortricinae is the nominate subfamily of Tortricidae, commonly known as leafroller moths. Larvae construct shelters by folding or rolling leaves of their host plants, a behavior that gives the group its common name. The subfamily includes economically significant agricultural pests as well as species employed as biological control agents against invasive weeds. It represents a diverse radiation within the tortrix moths with global distribution.
Tortyra is a genus of moths in the family Choreutidae, established by Walker in 1863. The genus comprises approximately 23 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with some species extending into North America. These moths are generally small and exhibit metallic coloration, a common trait within their family.
Toxocampinae is a subfamily of moths within the family Erebidae, superfamily Noctuoidea. The subfamily was previously classified as the tribe Toxocampini within the former subfamily Catocalinae, but phylogenetic analysis supports its recognition as a distinct subfamily outside the Erebinae (formerly Catocalinae). Males possess a primitive form of genital claspers resembling those found in some Noctuidae subfamilies. The subfamily includes approximately 200 species across six genera, with the genus Lygephila being among the most studied.
Toxonprucha n-sp-one is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, the owlet moths. It is part of a genus of small to medium-sized moths found primarily in North America. The species epithet 'n-sp-one' indicates this is a numbered undescribed species, suggesting it has been recognized as distinct but not yet formally described in the scientific literature.
Toxonprucha n-sp-two is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Herminiinae. The genus Toxonprucha comprises small to medium-sized moths primarily distributed in the Americas. This species is currently known from limited specimen records and has not been formally described with a binomial epithet.
Trachea is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, and tribe Dypterygiini. The genus was established by Ochsenheimer in 1816. Species in this genus are nocturnal and belong to the diverse owlet moth group, characterized by stout bodies and cryptic coloration typical of the family.
Trichocerapoda is a genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) established by Benjamin in 1932. The genus contains five described species distributed in western North America, with records from California and adjacent regions. Two species were described in 2006, indicating ongoing taxonomic refinement. The genus belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Trichocosmia is a monotypic genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) established by Grote in 1883. The genus contains a single species, Trichocosmia inornata, which occurs in the southwestern United States. The genus is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini.
Tricholita ferrisi is a small noctuid moth described in 2009, known exclusively from two sky island localities in southeastern Arizona. The species occupies high-elevation coniferous forest habitats in the Madrean Sky Islands region. All known specimens were collected by light trap in late July, suggesting a narrow seasonal activity window.
Trichoplastini is a tribe of tortricid moths within the subfamily Tortricinae. The tribe includes relatively small, often inconspicuously colored moths. Members of this tribe are primarily distributed in the Neotropical region. The group has received limited taxonomic study compared to more economically important tortricid tribes.
Trichoptilus is a genus of plume moths (family Pterophoridae) established by Walsingham in 1880. The genus contains approximately 15 recognized species distributed primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, with records from Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding regions. Species in this genus are characterized by their distinctive wing morphology typical of plume moths, with wings divided into feather-like plumes. The genus includes the former species Trichoptilus bidens, now transferred to the genus Prichotilus.
Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar
Trichordestra legitima is a noctuid moth species first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864. The species occurs across eastern North America, with records spanning from Newfoundland to Florida and westward to Texas and Saskatchewan. The common name references the larval stage, though specific details of larval morphology and host plant associations remain poorly documented in available sources. Adult moths are attracted to light and have been documented through citizen science observations.
Tacoma polia, Tacoma Arches
Trichordestra tacoma is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the Tacoma polia or Tacoma Arches. The species was first described by Strecker in 1900. Like other members of the genus Trichordestra, it belongs to the diverse noctuid moth fauna of the continent.
Triclonella is a genus of small moths comprising approximately 25 described species. The genus was established by August Busck in 1900. Species within this genus have been described from the Americas, with records spanning from the southern United States through Central and South America. The taxonomic placement of Triclonella has been subject to revision, with sources variously placing it in Cosmopterigidae or Momphidae.
Tridepia nova is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. The species is part of a small genus within the large and diverse owlet moth family. As a noctuid moth, it likely exhibits typical characteristics of the group including nocturnal activity patterns and larval development as caterpillars.
Tissue Moth
Triphosa haesitata, commonly known as the tissue moth, is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It occurs across much of North America with two recognized subspecies: T. h. affirmaria and the nominate T. h. haesitata. The species belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths.
Tripudia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Eustrotiinae. The genus was erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It contains approximately 50 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with most species described by Harrison G. Dyar in the early 20th century. The genus remains taxonomically active, with new species described as recently as 2009.
Belted Tripudia Moth
Tripudia balteata is a noctuid moth species first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The species is distributed across North America and is known to adult collectors and researchers through iNaturalist observations and museum specimens. The specific epithet 'balteata' refers to a belted or banded appearance, likely describing characteristic wing patterning.
Tripudia flavofasciata-complex comprises a group of closely related moth species within the genus Tripudia, family Noctuidae (subfamily Erebidae). These small nocturnal moths are characterized by distinctive yellow and dark banding patterns on the forewings. The complex status indicates that species boundaries within this group remain taxonomically unresolved, with multiple cryptic or poorly differentiated species currently grouped under this designation. Members occur in North America and are part of the diverse noctuid fauna of the region.
Trocodima fuscipes is a small moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The species is known only from the US state of Arizona. Adults have a wingspan of 18–22 mm and have been recorded flying in April and July. It is a poorly documented species with limited available information on its biology.
Trosia is a genus of moths in the family Megalopygidae, established by Jacob Hübner in 1820. The genus contains approximately 17 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Trosiinae, which is endemic to the New World. The genus has been documented in citizen science platforms with over 2,800 observations, indicating moderate field recognition.
Truncaptera inopinata is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae (prominent moths), described by Draudt in 1932 under the basionym Lirimiris inopinata. The species belongs to the subfamily Stauropinae, a group characterized by distinctive larval morphology. As a member of the Notodontidae family, it is part of a diverse lineage of moths whose larvae often exhibit modified abdominal segments and defensive behaviors. The genus Truncaptera is relatively small and understudied, with T. inopinata being one of few documented species.
Tulsa is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. The genus belongs to the diverse Pyraloidea superfamily, which includes many economically important moth species. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of Tulsa species.
Tyrissa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, erected by Francis Walker in 1866. The genus contains approximately 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with some species extending into the southern United States (Florida). Species have been recorded from Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname, Paraguay, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Florida. The genus is taxonomically placed within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Udea radiosalis is a small moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Möschler in 1883. The species occurs across western North America from the Canadian prairies to the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal insect with documented activity on flowering plants. The species is part of a group of moths that have been observed visiting apple blossoms, contributing to nocturnal pollination services in agricultural settings.
Celery Leaftier, Greenhouse Leaftier
Udea rubigalis is a small moth in the family Crambidae, commonly known as the celery leaftier or greenhouse leaftier. The species occurs throughout the Americas, from North America through Central and South America. Larvae are polyphagous and feed on a wide variety of plants across multiple families. Adults have been documented visiting apple flowers, where they may contribute to nocturnal pollination.
Ulolonche fasciata is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1888. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Urania is a genus of day-flying moths in the family Uraniidae, established by Fabricius in 1807. The genus name derives from Greek mythology, meaning 'heavenly' or 'of heaven,' referencing the muse of astronomy. These moths are notable for their exceptionally bright, iridescent coloration that rivals or exceeds that of butterflies. The genus includes species that exhibit distinctive behaviors such as puddling along riverbanks to obtain mineral salts.
Urbanus is a genus of skipper butterflies (family Hesperiidae) established by Jacob Hübner in 1807. These butterflies belong to the subtribe Eudamina within the subfamily Pyrginae. Species in this genus range from the southern United States through Central America to South America. The genus is well-represented in citizen science observations, with over 33,000 records documented on iNaturalist.
Urbanus dorantes is a species of skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, subfamily Pyrginae. The species was originally described as Papilio dorantes by Stoll in 1790 and later transferred to the genus Urbanus. Records indicate presence in Colombia, including departments of Santander, Nariño, and Bolívar, with specific localities spanning forested and urban-proximate environments from botanical gardens to national parks.
Urodus is a genus of moths in the family Urodidae, established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1854. The genus includes species commonly known as webworms, with larvae that construct silk webs on host plants. The best-known species, Urodus parvula (Bumelia Webworm), feeds on Bumelia (Sideroxylon) species. The family Urodidae was previously placed in Yponomeutidae but is now recognized as a distinct lineage within Lepidoptera.
