Bronze-banded Corticivora Moth
Corticivora parva is a small moth species in the family Tortricidae, first described by Brown in 1984. It is commonly known as the Bronze-banded Corticivora Moth. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini, a group that includes many economically important fruit pests. As a member of the diverse tortricid fauna, C. parva contributes to the rich lepidopteran biodiversity documented in entomological collections and citizen science platforms.
pinion moths
Cosmia is a genus of noctuid moths comprising approximately 35 described species distributed across the Palaearctic region. The genus includes notable species such as the dun-bar (C. trapezina), lunar-spotted pinion (C. pyralina), and white-spotted pinion (C. diffinis). Several species are associated with elm trees, and at least one species (C. pyralina) has experienced population decline in Britain linked to Dutch elm disease affecting its host plants. The genome of C. pyralina has been sequenced, revealing a 803.3 Mb assembly with 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules.
Cosmiina is a subtribe of owlet moths (Noctuidae) within the tribe Xylenini. It comprises multiple genera including Ipimorpha, which contains species with broad geographic distributions spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. Members of this subtribe have been documented in high-altitude wetland habitats in China.
Cosmopterix nitens is a small moth in the family Cosmopterigidae, with adults measuring 3.8-4.5 mm in forewing length. The species is native to the southeastern and south-central United States, ranging from coastal South Carolina to southwestern Texas, with an established population in Michigan. Larvae are leaf miners on Phragmites australis (common reed), creating distinctive gallery mines 3-7 cm long. Adults are multivoltine in the southern part of their range but likely univoltine in Michigan, flying from March through October.
Cosmopterix quadrilineella is a small moth in the family Cosmopterigidae, first described by Chambers in 1878. The species is characterized by distinctive wing patterning with multiple white lines and metallic spots on bronze-brown forewings. Adults have a forewing length of approximately 4.2 mm. It is known from several southwestern and south-central U.S. states.
carpenter millers, cossid millers, goat moths, carpenter moths
Cossidae, commonly known as carpenter millers or goat moths, is a family of large moths in the order Lepidoptera. The family contains over 110 genera with nearly 700 described species, with many more awaiting description. Members are found worldwide and are predominantly nocturnal, with the exception of the Southeast Asian subfamily Ratardinae. The family includes some of the largest moths by mass, such as Endoxyla cinereus, which can weigh up to 30 grams with a wingspan reaching 23 centimeters. Many species are economically significant as wood-boring pests, while others have cultural importance as food sources.
Crambidia is a genus of lichen moths in the family Erebidae, tribe Lithosiini. The genus was established by Packard in 1864 and contains approximately 13 described species. Species in this genus are characterized by pale, often whitish or cream-colored wings with relatively simple patterning. They are distributed primarily in North America.
Yellow-headed Lichen Moth
Crambidia cephalica, the yellow-headed lichen moth, is a small erebid moth described by Grote and Robinson in 1870. It is known from the central and southern United States, where it inhabits steppes and open forests. Adults are active from March through September and produce multiple generations per year. The species has a documented forewing length of 9–15 mm.
Grass-veneers and Allies, snout moth grass borers, sod webworms
Crambinae is a large subfamily of Crambidae moths comprising over 1,800 species worldwide. Members are commonly known as snout moths, grass-veneers, or sod webworms. The subfamily is characterized by specialized morphological features including tympanal organs and a phallus attached medially to the juxta. Larvae are primarily root feeders or stem borers on grasses, with several species recognized as significant agricultural pests of maize, sugarcane, rice, and turfgrasses.
sod webworm
Crambus tutillus is a sod webworm moth in the family Crambidae, described by McDunnough in 1921. It is univoltine with a life cycle tightly regulated by photoperiod and temperature. Larvae develop through nine instars, overwintering as diapausing eighth instars, with adults emerging in mid-May and reproducing through June and July. The species exhibits an unusual adaptive response where early instar growth rates increase as daylength decreases, synchronizing development with seasonal food availability.
Crinodes is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. The genus is placed in the subfamily Dudusinae. At least one species, Crinodes besckei, has been studied for larval mouthpart functional morphology. The genus contains multiple species with records spanning the Americas.
bean shoot moth
Crocidosema aporema is a Neotropical tortricid moth and significant agricultural pest of legumes, particularly soybean, in the southern cone of South America. The species originated in Central America and has spread throughout South America, where it causes economic damage by larval feeding on vegetative plant parts, flowers, and developing seeds. Adults are nocturnal, with females exhibiting characteristic calling behavior during the scotophase to attract mates. The species is monoandrous and has been subject to increasing study due to its pest status and the need for integrated pest management strategies.
Crocidosema perplexana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. The species was described by Fernald in 1901. Like other members of the genus Crocidosema, it is likely associated with leguminous plants, though specific host records for this species appear limited in available literature. The genus includes several economically significant species, most notably the bean shoot moth (Crocidosema aporema), a major pest of soybean in South America.
Crocidosema unica is a species of tortricid moth (family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini) described by Heinrich in 1923. The species was originally described as Epinotia unica before being transferred to the genus Crocidosema. It belongs to a genus that includes several species associated with leguminous plants, including the economically significant bean shoot moth (Crocidosema aporema), a documented pest of soybean in South America.
Cropia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, erected by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus contains approximately 25 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna and are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revisions, with several species originally described under other genera later transferred to Cropia.
Negrita Bagworm Moth
Cryptothelea nigrita is a species of bagworm moth in the family Psychidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. The species is known from North America, with observations documented through citizen science platforms. As with other Psychidae, the larvae construct protective cases from silk and environmental materials. Adults exhibit sexual dimorphism typical of the family, with winged males and flightless females.
Hooded Owlets
Cucullia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as Hooded Owlets. The genus was erected by Franz von Paula Schrank in 1802 and contains numerous species distributed across the Holarctic region. Adults are typically nocturnal and attracted to light. Larvae of many species are specialized feeders on plants in the Scrophulariaceae family, particularly Verbascum (mullein), with some species exhibiting conspicuous coloration and diurnal feeding habits.
A North American noctuid moth in the subfamily Cuculliinae, described by Barnes & Benjamin in 1923. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae typically feed on Asteraceae. Based on iNaturalist records, the species has been observed at least 13 times. The specific epithet 'cucullioides' suggests resemblance to another species or form within the genus.
Cucullia dorsalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species was described by Smith in 1892 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10190.2. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae often feed on the flowers and seeds of Asteraceae and other plant families.
Cucullia eccissica is a noctuid moth species described by Dyar in 1919. It belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group of owlet moths commonly known as "hooded owlets" due to the characteristic projecting labial palps that form a snout-like structure. The genus Cucullia contains numerous species, many of which are associated with specific host plants. This species occurs in both Middle America and North America based on distribution records, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Gray Hooded Owlet
Cucullia florea is a noctuid moth commonly known as the gray hooded owlet. It is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is part of the owlet moth family Noctuidae and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10197. The specific epithet "florea" and common name reference its association with flowers, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Cucullia heinrichi is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae) described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1924. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are typically associated with Asteraceae host plants. As a member of the Cuculliinae, it shares characteristics with other 'hooded owlet' moths, including a distinctive resting posture with wings folded tent-like over the body.
Rusted Shark
Cucullia postera is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It occurs across northern North America from the Canadian prairie provinces to the northeastern United States. The species is known to iNaturalist observers as the 'Rusted Shark' and has been documented in at least 20 observations. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 10198.
Cucullia pulla is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Saskatchewan and other parts of the continent. The species is assigned Hodges number 10180 in the North American moth classification system. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae typically feed on Asteraceae and related plant families.
Tailed-Blues
Cupido is a genus of small butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as Tailed-Blues. The genus is confined to the Palearctic region and includes species characterized by short tail-like projections on the hindwings. Members of this genus are typically associated with grassland and open habitats, with larvae feeding on various leguminous plants. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with the subgenus Everes sometimes included within Cupido.
Curvie is a genus of metalmark butterflies in the family Riodinidae. The genus includes at least one well-documented species, Curvie emesia (curve-winged metalmark), found in North America. The genus is part of the diverse Riodinidae family, commonly known as metalmarks due to the metallic spots often present on their wings.
Cypress Looper, White-spotted Cutina Moth
Cutina albopunctella, commonly known as the cypress looper or white-spotted cutina moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 8728. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866.
Cybilla is a genus of tortricid moths described by Pogue in 1990. The genus is currently recognized as a synonym of Cochylimorpha, a larger genus within the tribe Cochylini. The taxonomic status remains contested in some databases, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF recognizes it as accepted. Species previously placed in Cybilla are small to medium-sized moths with characteristic tortricid wing patterns.
Unexpected Cycnia Moth
Cycnia collaris is a tiger moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Asa Fitch in 1857. It is distributed across the southern United States from Arizona eastward to Florida and northward to Oklahoma. Adults are active in spring and fall, with records from April and October suggesting a bimodal flight pattern possibly representing two generations per year. The species belongs to a genus whose members are known for aposematic coloration and defensive clicking behavior against bat predation.
Cydalima is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae. The genus contains approximately nine described species, with Cydalima perspectalis (box tree moth) being the most economically and ecologically significant due to its invasive status in Europe and North America. Most species in the genus are native to Asia, with limited documented information available for the majority of species beyond taxonomic descriptions.
box tree moth, box tree caterpillar
Cydalima perspectalis, commonly known as the box tree moth, is a highly invasive pest moth native to East Asia. First described in 1859, it has spread rapidly across Europe since 2006 and was detected in North America in 2018. The species is a specialist herbivore of boxwood (Buxus spp.), with larvae capable of causing severe defoliation and plant mortality. Multiple generations per year and efficient dispersal via horticultural trade have facilitated its global expansion.
White-marked Cydia
Cydia albimaculana is a small tortricid moth described by Fernald in 1879. The species is placed in the genus Cydia, a group that includes several economically significant agricultural pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and filbertworm (C. latiferreana). It is known from North America and has been documented through citizen science observations. The specific epithet "albimaculana" refers to white markings on the wings.
A small tortricid moth in the genus Cydia, described by Walsingham in 1879. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with only minimal occurrence records available. As a member of the Grapholitini tribe, it likely shares the general biology of related Cydia species, though specific details remain unverified.
Cydia bracteatana is a tortricid moth species described by Fernald in 1881. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes numerous economically significant orchard pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). Like other members of this genus, C. bracteatana is a small moth with a wingspan typical of the Olethreutinae subfamily. The species is part of the diverse North American tortricid fauna, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented compared to its better-known congenerics.
Cydia candana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Forbes in 1923. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which contains numerous species of small moths, many of which are agricultural pests. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini. Basic information about its biology, distribution, and ecology remains limited in available literature.
Cydia colorana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). Very little specific information is available about this particular species compared to its better-known congeners.
Cypress bark moth
Cydia cupressana is a small tortricid moth first described by Kearfott in 1907. The species is commonly known as the cypress bark moth, reflecting its association with cypress host plants. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests, though C. cupressana itself is not among the most extensively studied species in the genus. The moth is part of the diverse Tortricidae family, which contains approximately 10,000 described species worldwide.
Cydia laricana is a species of tortricid moth described by August Busck in 1916. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which contains numerous economically important agricultural pests including the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). The species is known from distribution records in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. Like other members of the genus, it is likely a small moth with the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture typical of tortricids.
Cydia ninana is a species of tortricid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1903. It belongs to the genus Cydia, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as codling moths or fruitworms. The species has been documented through limited observations, with only 8 records on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to have a larval stage that feeds internally on plant material, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented in the provided sources.
Ponderosa Pine Seedworm Moth
Cydia piperana, commonly known as the ponderosa pine seedworm moth, is a small tortricid moth native to southwestern North America. The species is specialized on conifer hosts, with larvae developing within the seeds of Pinus ponderosa and Pinus jeffreyi. Adults are modest in size with a wingspan of approximately 19 mm. The moth is of ecological interest as a seed predator in pine ecosystems and has potential relevance to forest health monitoring, though it is not considered a major economic pest.
Cydia rana is a species of tortricid moth described by Forbes in 1924. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically significant fruit-feeding moths. Very little published information is available regarding the specific biology, ecology, or economic importance of this particular species.
Cydia tana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes numerous species of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of this genus, C. tana is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented. The species is rarely encountered in collections and has minimal published biological information.
Cydosiinae is a small subfamily of moths within Noctuidae, containing approximately 20 species distributed primarily across the Indo-Pacific region. The group is characterized by distinctive wing patterns and structural features that set it apart from other noctuid subfamilies. Species in this subfamily are relatively poorly studied compared to more diverse noctuid groups, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Canyonland Satyr, Canyonland Gemmed-Satyr
Cyllopsis pertepida is a brush-footed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, commonly known as the canyonland satyr or canyonland gemmed-satyr. The species was first described by Dyar in 1912 and is native to North America. It belongs to the genus Cyllopsis, which comprises small to medium-sized satyr butterflies typically associated with forested habitats. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 4572. Three subspecies are recognized: C. p. avicula, C. p. dorothea, and C. p. maniola, all described by Nabokov in 1942.
Cymaenes is a genus of skippers (family Hesperiidae) first described by Scudder in 1872. The genus comprises approximately twelve recognized species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Members are classified within the subfamily Hesperiinae, commonly known as grass skippers. The genus has undergone taxonomic revision, with several former species synonymized or transferred to other genera.
Cymbaeremoidea is a genus of small moths in the family Depressariidae. Species in this genus are poorly documented in the literature, with limited information available on their biology and distribution. The genus appears to be associated with specific host plants, though details remain sparse. Most records indicate a primarily Australasian distribution.
Beautiful Dafa Moth
A gelechioid moth in the concealer moth family Oecophoridae, currently classified in genus Dafa. The species was originally described by Denis & Schiffermüller in 1775 and has undergone multiple taxonomic revisions, previously placed in genera Callima and Epicallima. It is known from scattered records in Belgium and has been documented through citizen science observations.
Pink Streak, Pink Streak Moth
Dargida rubripennis, commonly known as the pink streak, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1870. The species is listed as threatened in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Adults have a wingspan of 32–37 mm. The larvae are known as wheat head armyworms and feed on developing wheat kernels, particularly in the soft dough stage.
Dasylophia saturata is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae, a group of prominent moths. The genus Dasylophia is characterized by distinctive morphological features including prominent tufts and modified setae on the body. As with other notodontid moths, adults are nocturnal and larvae feed on woody plants.
Daviscardia is a genus of moths in the family Tineidae, established by Robinson in 1986. Members of this genus are small moths within the diverse Tineidae family, which includes many species associated with keratinous or detrital food sources. The genus is documented through approximately 40 iNaturalist observations, though detailed biological information remains limited.