Bumelia Webworm Moth, Bumelia Webworm
Urodus parvula is a moth in the family Urodidae, commonly known as the Bumelia Webworm Moth. The species was originally described as Trichostibas parvula by Edwards in 1881 and later transferred to the genus Urodus. It belongs to a small family of Lepidoptera whose larvae construct distinctive webbing on host plants. The common name references its association with Bumelia (Sideroxylon) host plants.
Urola is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1863. The genus is currently treated as a synonym of Argyria, though it remains in active use in some databases and taxonomic sources. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized pyraloid moths, part of the diverse grass moth group within Crambidae.
Vinemina perdita is a species of geometrid moth described by Guedet in 1939. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, characterized by their slender bodies and the looping movement of their larvae. The genus Vinemina is placed within the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths found primarily in North America.
Virbia fragilis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Strecker in 1878 from specimens collected in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The species occupies a restricted but disjunct distribution across the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions of western North America, with populations documented from South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Alberta, and British Columbia. It is associated with open field habitats.
Viridiseptis marina is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It was originally described by Grote in 1874 and has been treated as a synonym of Aseptis marina in some taxonomic treatments, though it is currently recognized in the genus Viridiseptis. The species has accumulated over 600 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.
Vitacea admirandus is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, first described by Edwards in 1882. As a member of the genus Vitacea, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are specialized borers in woody plants, particularly grapevines (Vitis spp.). The genus is notable for containing economically significant pests of cultivated grapes in North America. Adults are diurnal and wasp-like in appearance, a common mimicry strategy in this family.
Broken-Dashes
Wallengrenia is a genus of skippers (family Hesperiidae) commonly known as Broken-Dashes. The genus was erected by Berg in 1897 and contains at least three described species distributed primarily in North America. These butterflies are small, fast-flying, and often associated with open habitats.
Walshia is a genus of small moths in the family Cosmopterigidae, established by Clemens in 1864. The genus contains at least 12 described species distributed in North America. At least one species, W. amorphella, is known to induce galls on its host plant, creating complex ecological microcommunities. Most species remain poorly studied beyond basic taxonomic descriptions.
Walterella ocellata is the sole species in the monotypic moth genus Walterella, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The genus was erected by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. This noctuid moth is known from Arizona, with 35 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the family Noctuidae, it belongs to one of the largest families of Lepidoptera.
Wockia is a genus of small, dull gray moths in the family Urodidae, containing approximately 10 described species. The genus has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Holarctic region, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. Larval development is rapid, with some species completing development from egg to adult in approximately four weeks, enabling multiple generations per year.
Spanish moth
Xanthopastis is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Hübner in 1821. The genus contains at least three described species, including Xanthopastis timais, commonly known as the Spanish moth. Members of this genus are notable for their association with ornamental plants and their role as hosts for parasitoid flies. The Spanish moth has been documented as a pest of amaryllis cultivation.
Xanthothrix is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, erected by Henry Edwards in 1878. The genus contains four described species distributed across western North America and the eastern Mediterranean region. Two species are endemic to California, with one restricted to the Mojave Desert. The genus belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of generally small, often boldly patterned noctuid moths.
Xerochlora masonaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae. The species was described by Schaus in 1897 and occurs in North and Middle America. As a member of the emerald moth group, it likely exhibits the characteristic green coloration typical of this lineage, though specific documentation of its appearance remains limited. The genus Xerochlora contains relatively few described species, and X. masonaria represents one of the less commonly encountered members of this group based on available observation records.
Dull Reddish Dart, Reddish Heath Dart
Xestia dilucida is a noctuid moth occurring in eastern North America. The species was described by Morrison in 1875. Adults fly in autumn with a single annual generation. Larval host plants are restricted to Vaccinium species.
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia infimatis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10972. As a member of the genus Xestia, it belongs to a diverse group of noctuine moths commonly known as dart moths or cutworms.
cutworm moth, dart moth
Xestia laxa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine and Kauri Mikkola in 1998. It belongs to the large genus Xestia, which contains numerous noctuid moth species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is found in North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10963.1. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on herbaceous vegetation.
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia liquidaria is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is recognized by taxonomic authority Eversmann (1848) and carries Hodges number 10934 in North American classification systems. Like other members of the genus Xestia, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that function as cutworms.
Mixta Xestia Moth
Xestia mixta is a noctuid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1856 under the basionym Acronycta mixta. It is known from North America, with verified records from Vermont and broader distribution across the continent. The species belongs to the genus Xestia, a diverse group of owlet moths found primarily in northern regions. As with many Xestia species, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
cutworm, dart moth
Xestia scropulana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1874. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms due to their habit of severing plant stems at or below ground level. As with many Noctuidae species, adults are likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Xestia tecta is a noctuid moth with a disjunct Holarctic distribution, occurring in boreal Fennoscandia and northwestern Russia in Europe, and across northern Siberia, Alaska, and north-central North America. The species has a two-year life cycle, with adults active from July to August. Males are nocturnal while females are active in the afternoon.
cutworm moth, dart moth
Xestia ursae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as a variety of Anomogyna atrata by McDunnough in 1940, but is now recognized as a distinct species in the genus Xestia. It occurs in both North America and Europe/Northern Asia.
American swordgrass moth, red swordgrass moth
Xylena nupera is a noctuid moth known as the American swordgrass moth or red swordgrass moth. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Lintner in 1874. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9873.
Acadian Swordgrass Moth
Xylena thoracica, commonly known as the Acadian Swordgrass Moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species was first described by Putnam-Cramer in 1886 and is assigned Hodges number 9875.
Falcon Sphinx
Xylophanes falco is a medium-sized sphinx moth in the family Sphingidae, commonly known as the Falcon Sphinx. It occurs from Central America through Mexico into the southwestern United States. Adults are distinguished from similar species by their pale brown-beige coloration, more falcate forewings, and sharply defined wing pattern lines. The species inhabits oak woodlands and riparian corridors.
Xystrologa is a genus of small moths in the family Tineidae, established by Meyrick in 1919. The genus contains seven described species distributed primarily in the West Indies. Xystrologa grenadella has been documented as an invasive pest of cultivated greenhouse plants in southern Florida, USA and Germany.
ermine moths (subfamily)
Yponomeutinae is a subfamily of small moths (micromoths) in the family Yponomeutidae, containing the type genus Yponomeuta. The subfamily has worldwide distribution. Members are characterized by their small size and often distinctive wing patterns. The group has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, particularly in Asia where new species continue to be described.
Ypsolopha barberella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae, first described by Busck in 1903. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. As a member of the Ypsolophidae family, it shares the group's characteristic resting posture and larval web-building behavior, though specific details for this species remain limited.
Ypsolopha cockerella is a moth in the family Ypsolophidae, known from the United States including New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 19–21 mm. Adults exhibit the characteristic resting posture of Ypsolophid moths, hanging upside down with antennae stretched forward. The species was originally described under the genus Abebaea.
A small moth of the family Ypsolophidae, Ypsolopha delicatella is known from the southwestern United States. Adults have distinctive wing patterning with dark reddish-brown dorsal areas, bright golden yellow costal regions, and white apical areas mottled with black. The species exhibits the characteristic resting posture of ypsolophid moths, hanging upside down with antennae extended forward.
Honeysuckle Moth
Ypsolopha dentella, commonly known as the honeysuckle moth, is a small moth in the family Ypsolophidae. Adults have a wingspan of 18–23 mm and exhibit distinctive wing patterns with a strongly falcate (hooked) apex. The species is notable for its unusual resting posture, with adults hanging upside down and antennae stretched forward. Larvae feed within silken webs on host plants and construct cocoon-like pupal cradles attached to vegetation.
Ypsolopha frustella is a species of moth in the family Ypsolophidae. The species is known from the United States, specifically California. Like other ypsolophid moths, adults are characterized by a distinctive resting posture with the body inverted and antennae extended forward. Larvae construct silken webs on plant foliage for feeding and shelter.
Ypsolopha gerdanella is a small moth in the family Ypsolophidae, recorded from the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. Adults display distinctive golden brown forewings marked with a prominent white longitudinal streak edged in black. The species belongs to a genus whose members are noted for their unusual resting posture—adults hang upside down with antennae extended forward.
Ypsolopha schwarziella is a small moth in the family Ypsolophidae. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Utah, and California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. Detailed morphological descriptions exist for this species, including distinctive coloration of the antennae, labial palpi, and wings.
Ypsolopha sp-sw is an undescribed species of moth in the family Ypsolophidae, a group characterized by distinctive resting postures and elusive adult behavior. The genus Ypsolopha comprises approximately 120 described species worldwide, with many species being difficult to collect due to their infrequent attraction to light and cryptic larval habits. This particular species designation (sp-sw) indicates it is an informal placeholder name, likely referring to a southwestern population or region, pending formal taxonomic description. Ypsolophid moths are known for their thermophilic tendencies and association with warmer habitats.
Ypsolopha unicipunctella is a small moth in the family Ypsolophidae, recorded from the southwestern United States. The species is characterized by a single conspicuous black dot on the forewing, which gives rise to its specific epithet. Adults rest in a distinctive posture with the body inverted and antennae extended forward. The species is poorly known biologically, with limited records despite its relatively broad geographic range.
Zaboba mitchelli is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Chrysauginae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1914. The species belongs to the genus Zaboba, a group of pyralid moths found in the Americas. Like other Chrysauginae, it is likely associated with tropical or subtropical habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Zale Moths
Zale is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Hübner in 1818. The genus contains numerous species of owlet moths distributed primarily in North America. Larvae of several Zale species are known hosts for parasitoid wasps, including the sphecid wasp Ammophila nigricans. The genus is taxonomically well-established but individual species-level biology remains incompletely documented for many members.
green-dusted zale, green-dusted zale moth
Zale aeruginosa is a moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the green-dusted zale. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852. It is distributed across North America, with records from the eastern United States including Vermont. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8694.
Bethune's Zale Moth, Bethune's zale
Zale bethunei is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1908. Commonly known as Bethune's Zale Moth, it occurs in North America. The species is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number 8705. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths whose larvae are known to serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps, including Ammophila nigricans.
Double-banded Zale Moth, double-banded zale
Zale calycanthata, commonly known as the double-banded zale, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by James Edward Smith in 1797, this species occurs in eastern North America. Adults exhibit a pronounced spring flight period, with peak abundance during March and April.
Clandestine Zale Moth
Zale clandestina is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of nocturnal moths commonly known as "zale moths" or "underwing moths" due to their characteristic wing patterns. The species epithet "clandestina" suggests a secretive or hidden nature, possibly reflecting its cryptic appearance or elusive habits. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Dixie Zale Moth
Zale declarans, commonly known as the Dixie Zale Moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It occurs in North America and is one of numerous Zale species that serve as host caterpillars for parasitoid wasps, particularly the sphecid wasp Ammophila nigricans. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1858 under the name Homoptera declarans.
Goat Zale Moth
Zale edusina is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Harvey in 1875. It is found across North America and is one of numerous species in the diverse genus Zale. The species is assigned Hodges number 8693 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on various woody plants.
fictilis zale moth
Zale fictilis is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America and is one of many species in the diverse genus Zale. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8687.
Desert Peaks Zale
Zale insuda is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1908. It is known from North America, where it occurs as a host for the parasitoid wasp Ammophila nigricans. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 8696, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.
Zale lafontainei is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine and David Troubridge in 2020. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of underwing and related moths within the subfamily Erebinae. Like other Zale species, it is presumed to be nocturnal with cryptically colored adults. The species was named in honor of J. Donald Lafontaine, a prominent Canadian lepidopterist who has made substantial contributions to the taxonomy of Noctuoidea.
Washed-out and Black-eyed Zale Moths and Allies
Zale metata is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae, part of the diverse owlet moth group. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as the "Washed-out and Black-eyed Zale Moths and Allies." Larvae of Zale moths have been documented as hosts for the parasitoid wasp Ammophila nigricans, a large sphecid wasp that provisions its nests with caterpillars. The specific epithet "metata" was established by Smith in 1908, with the species originally described under the basionym Phaeocyma metata.
Okefenokee Zale Moth
Zale perculta, commonly known as the Okefenokee Zale Moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Franclemont in 1964. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA or Hodges number 8718. It is a member of the genus Zale, which includes numerous species of nocturnal moths.
Little Lined Zale
Zale strigimacula, commonly known as the Little Lined Zale, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of owlet moths whose caterpillars feed on various woody plants. The species is part of the diverse North American noctuid fauna and is known to be a host for parasitoid wasps including Ammophila nigricans. The genus Zale is taxonomically complex with many similar species, making field identification challenging.
Zale strigimacula is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It is known to occur in North America, with distribution records from the United States and Brazil (Pernambuco). The species is assigned Hodges number 8686 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Zale, it is nocturnal and belongs to the diverse Erebinae subfamily of underwing and related moths.
