Metalmark-moth
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Brenthia pavonacella
peacock brenthia moth
A small metalmark moth in the family Choreutidae, measuring approximately 9 mm in wingspan. The species exhibits at least two generations annually in Illinois, with larval activity documented from early July to early September. Known for its distinctive wing patterns that have been proposed to function in predator mimicry, deterring jumping spider attacks.
Cycloplasis immaculata
A species of metalmark moth in the family Heliodinidae, described by Braun in 1940. Very little is known about its biology or ecology. The genus Cycloplasis is small and poorly studied, with most species known only from limited collection records.
Neocaloreas leucobasis
Neocaloreas leucobasis is a species of metalmark moth in the family Choreutidae. The genus Neocaloreas was established to accommodate species formerly placed in the related genus Caloreas, reflecting revised understanding of relationships within this group of small, often colorful moths. Choreutidae moths are characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and diurnal or crepuscular habits. This species is known from limited collection records and iNaturalist observations, primarily from western North America.
Neoheliodines albidentus
Neoheliodines albidentus is a species of metalmark moth in the family Heliodinidae, a group of small, often colorful microlepidoptera. The genus Neoheliodines is restricted to the New World, with species distributed primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members of this genus are associated with specific host plants in the family Boraginaceae. N. albidentus is one of several described species in this genus, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Tebenna
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.
Tebenna onustana
Tebenna onustana is a small moth in the family Choreutidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1864. It occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Ontario, Quebec, Vermont, and surrounding regions of the United States. As a member of Choreutidae, it belongs to a family of small, often iridescent moths commonly known as metalmark moths.
Tortyra slossonia
Slosson's metalmark moth, reflective tortyra moth, ficus budworm
A small moth in the family Choreutidae, known from Florida. The species was described by Fernald in 1900 and named for entomologist Annie Trumbull Slosson. It has a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. The common name "ficus budworm" suggests an association with Ficus plants, though specific host relationships require confirmation.
Triprocris lustrans
Triprocris lustrans is a species of forester moth in the family Zygaenidae, described by William Beutenmüller in 1894. It belongs to the subfamily Procridinae, a group of diurnal moths often characterized by metallic coloration and aposematic warning patterns associated with chemical defenses. The genus Triprocris comprises North American species, and T. lustrans represents one of the less documented members of this group. Like other zygaenids, it is presumed to be chemically defended, though specific studies on this species are limited.