Hieroglyphic Moth
Diphthera festiva, commonly known as the Hieroglyphic Moth, is a distinctive moth species in the family Erebidae. It is the sole member of its genus Diphthera within the subfamily Calpinae. The species exhibits a wide tropical and subtropical distribution across the Americas, with occasional northern strays extending its recorded range. Its common name derives from the striking wing patterns that resemble hieroglyphic inscriptions.
Doa is a genus of moths in the family Doidae, established by Neumoegen and Dyar in 1894. The genus belongs to the superfamily Drepanoidea and contains species found in North America. Doidae is a small family of moths formerly treated as a subfamily of Drepanidae, recognized as a distinct family based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Doryodes fulva is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, described by Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to the genus Doryodes, which comprises species of noctuid-like moths. The specific epithet 'fulva' refers to the tawny or yellowish-brown coloration typical of many species in this genus. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Doryodes latistriga is a moth in the family Erebidae described from specimens collected in coastal habitats of the northern Gulf of Mexico. It inhabits tidal creeks and salt marshes from Alabama to Louisiana. The species exhibits seasonal variation in wing coloration, with lighter spring and summer forms and darker fall and winter forms. Adults are active year-round.
Shadowy Arches
Drasteria adumbrata, known as the Shadowy Arches, is a small erebid moth with a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. The species exhibits a transcontinental distribution across southern Canada and the northern United States, with two recognized subspecies occupying distinct eastern and western ranges. Adults are active during summer months. The species was first described by Hans Hermann Behr in 1870.
Drasteria convergens is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described from the San Bernardino Mountains in California. It is a relatively small nocturnal moth with a wingspan of approximately 42 mm. The species belongs to a genus known for owlet moths that often employ startle defense tactics with concealed brightly-colored hindwings.
A moth in the family Erebidae found along the Pacific coast of North America from Washington through Oregon to California. Adults are active in late summer and fall, with bright coloration on the hindwings that is concealed at rest and flashed as a startle defense. The species is named in honor of Henry Edwards, a prominent 19th-century entomologist.
Drasteria howlandii is a small owlet moth in the family Erebidae, distributed across western North America from southern Canada to the southwestern United States. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 35 mm and are active from early spring through late summer. The species is associated with Eriogonum host plants, with larvae feeding on these buckwheat species.
Inept Drasteria, Inept Graphic
Drasteria inepta is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Edwards in 1881. It is a medium-sized moth with a wingspan of 35–43 mm. Adults are active from spring through summer across the southwestern United States.
Drasteria parallela is a noctuid moth in the family Erebidae, described in 2013 by Crabo and Mustelin. The species is endemic to the Pacific Northwest and northern California, restricted to middle-elevation forest habitats on exposed ridges. Adults are active in July and exhibit distinctive forewing patterns with parallel lines across a pale medial area, which inspired the species name.
Drasteria pulchra is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. The species is known from California, with adults active during summer months. The wingspan ranges from 34 to 37 mm, with distinctive wing patterning featuring contrasting dark and light areas.
Drasteria sabulosa is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Edwards in 1881. It is a small to medium-sized moth with a wingspan of 33–37 mm. The species is found in western North America, ranging from British Columbia through the western United States.
Dryadaula visaliella is a small moth species in the family Dryadaulidae, originally described from North America in 1873. It belongs to a genus of moths often associated with dead or decaying plant material. The species is part of a small family that was historically grouped with Tineidae but is now recognized as distinct. It is occasionally encountered in citizen science observations, suggesting it is not extremely rare, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Dyspyralis ocala is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypenodinae, described by David Troubridge in 2020. The specific epithet "ocala" references the Ocala region of Florida, suggesting a geographic association with this area. As a recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose members are typically associated with forested habitats.
Bicolored Ecdytolopha Moth
Ecdytolopha mana is a tortricid moth species first described by Kearfott in 1907, originally placed in the genus Olethreutes before being transferred to Ecdytolopha. It is known by the common name Bicolored Ecdytolopha Moth. As a member of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini, it belongs to a group that includes many fruit-feeding and seed-feeding species. The genus Ecdytolopha contains several North American species, some of which are recognized as agricultural pests.
Small Phoenix
Ecliptopera silaceata, known as the Small Phoenix, is a geometrid moth widespread across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. It is the only representative of its genus in Britain and Ireland. Adults display two main colour forms and exhibit distinctive resting postures. The species is associated with willowherb-rich habitats and typically produces two generations annually in temperate regions.
Ectypia mexicana is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae (tiger moths). First described by Paul Dognin in 1911, this species has a restricted distribution in southern North America. The species was originally described under the basionym Euverna mexicana before being transferred to the genus Ectypia.
Edia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Odontiinae. The genus was established by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1913. It contains two described species: Edia minutissima (Smith, 1906) and Edia semiluna (Smith, 1905). The genus is placed within the snout moth family Crambidae, a large and diverse group of Lepidoptera.
brown woodling
Egira perlubens, known as the brown woodling, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Grote in 1881 under the basionym Xylomiges perlubens. Its MONA or Hodges number is 10515.
Egira purpurea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The specific epithet 'purpurea' (Latin for 'purple') likely refers to coloration of the adult. As a member of the genus Egira, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms or armyworms. The species is native to North America.
Three-spotted Concealer
Eido trimaculella is a small moth in the family Oecophoridae, commonly known as the Three-spotted Concealer. The species was originally described by Fitch in 1856 as Chaetochilus trimaculella. It is recorded from parts of Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the northern United States (Vermont). As a member of the concealer moth family, it likely occupies a concealed lifestyle in larval stages, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Eidophasia dammersi is a small moth in the family Plutellidae. The species is documented from California and Arizona. Its larvae are known to feed on Cleome isomeris, a perennial shrub in the caper family. The species is represented by few observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Elachista cucullata is a small moth in the family Elachistidae, described by Braun in 1926. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species has a wingspan of 8–9 mm. Adults are active from May to July, and larvae are stem-leaf miners on Carex species.
Elaphria agrotina is a small owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. The species is notable for its broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the eastern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America. Larvae have been documented feeding on Phaseolus species (legumes).
Dark-winged Festive Midget
Elaphria cornutinis, known as the Dark-winged Festive Midget, is a small owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species belongs to a genus of moths commonly referred to as "midgets" due to their diminutive size. Like other Elaphria species, it is nocturnal and has been documented at blacklight traps. The specific epithet "cornutinis" suggests a relationship to horn-like structures, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
festive midget
A small noctuid moth of eastern North America, distinguished from close relatives by genitalia and subtle wing pattern differences. Adults are active from spring through mid-summer with multiple generations. Larval host records exist for boxelder maple. The species was taxonomically revised in 2003, with Canadian populations reassigned to the newly described E. alapallida.
Cutworm Moth, Dart Moth
Elaphria fuscimacula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and is assigned Hodges number 9675.
George's Midget
Elaphria georgei, commonly known as George's Midget, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Moore and Rawson in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Elaphriini, a group of small to medium-sized moths often referred to as "midgets." The MONA/Hodges number for this species is 9680.
Grateful Midget, Grateful Midget Moth
Elaphria grata is a small noctuid moth commonly known as the Grateful Midget. It is widespread across eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through fall in multiple generations. The species is frequently attracted to artificial lights and is a regular component of blacklight surveys in its range.
A small North American owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. Adults are attracted to light sources. The species is part of the diverse Elaphria genus, which includes several similar-looking small moths often active in autumn.
Variegated Midget
Elaphria versicolor, commonly known as the variegated midget, is a small noctuid moth native to north-eastern North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 22 mm and is active from May to July. Larvae feed on conifers and certain hardwood trees.
Elasmia mandela is a moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Herbert Druce in 1887. The species occurs in Mexico, Costa Rica, Texas, and Oklahoma. Adults are active from April to early October. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form in Mexico and Costa Rica, and E. m. santaana in Texas, Oklahoma, and probably Mexico.
Elasmia mandela santaana is a subspecies of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Metzler and Knudson in 2011. It belongs to the genus Elasmia, a group of prominent moths within the subfamily Nystaleinae. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the broader species E. mandela. Records indicate presence in both Middle America and North America.
Ellabella editha is a small moth in the family Copromorphidae, described by Busck in 1925. It is distributed across western North America from Canada to the southwestern United States. Adults are active from late spring through summer, with forewing lengths of 9.5–11 mm in males and 8–11.5 mm in females. The larval host plant remains uncertain, though Berberis repens has been suggested as a possible food source.
Elophila faulalis is a moth species in the family Crambidae, described by Francis Walker in 1859. It belongs to the subfamily Acentropinae, a group that includes many semi-aquatic and aquatic moth species whose larvae develop in or near water. Adults have been recorded in flight nearly year-round in North America. The species is part of a genus whose larvae are known to construct portable cases from plant fragments and live in aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats.
Elousa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, erected by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus was historically classified within Noctuidae before being reassigned to Erebidae. It contains three currently recognized species: E. albicans, E. psegmapteryx, and E. schausi. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with several former species reclassified.
Elymiotis is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Nystaleinae. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1857 and contains two described species: E. notodontoides and E. tlotzin. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region. As part of the prominent moth family Notodontidae, these moths are characterized by their distinctive resting posture and often cryptic coloration.
Beloved Emarginea Moth
Emarginea percara, commonly known as the Beloved Emarginea Moth, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. The species was first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875, originally placed in the genus Bryophila before being moved to the genus Emarginea, which Morrison also established. It is assigned Hodges number 9718 in the North American moth numbering system. The species is relatively well-documented, with over 2,600 observations on citizen science platforms.
Cranberry Spanworm Moth
Ematurga amitaria, known as the cranberry spanworm moth, is a species of geometrid moth described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It belongs to the family Geometridae, a large group of moths commonly called inchworms or spanworms due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is native to North America and has been recorded across Canada and the northern United States. Its common name references an association with cranberry plants, though specific ecological relationships require further documentation. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6436 in North American lepidopteran classification systems.
Embola ionis is a species of moth in the family Heliodinidae, described by Clarke in 1952. The genus Embola belongs to a family of small, often metallic moths commonly known as sun moths. Records of this species are sparse, with limited documentation of its biology and distribution.
Enaemia is a genus of moths in the family Lacturidae, established by Zeller in 1872. It is currently treated as a synonym of Lactura. The genus belongs to the superfamily Zygaenoidea, a group that includes burnet and forester moths. Records indicate approximately 3,700 observations under this name, though these likely represent species now classified under Lactura.
Pale Enargia, Aspen Twoleaf Tier Moth
A noctuid moth with boreal-transcontinental distribution across North America, primarily associated with trembling aspen and related poplar species. Adults are active in late summer, with larvae capable of reaching outbreak densities that cause extensive defoliation of host stands. The species shows a disjunct western distribution pattern that may represent cryptic diversity.
Smoked Sallow, Lesser Eyed Sallow
Enargia infumata is a noctuid moth known by the common names Smoked Sallow and Lesser Eyed Sallow. It occurs across northern and western North America, with populations extending from Alaska and eastern Canada south to California and Utah. The species has a single annual generation, with adults active during summer months. Larvae feed on leaves of Populus and potentially other woody plants in the willow family.
Canary-shouldered Thorn
Ennomos alniaria, commonly known as the canary-shouldered thorn, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is distinguished from related species by its bright yellow thorax. The species is widespread across Europe and has been introduced to British Columbia. Adults are active from July to October and are attracted to light.
Entephria multivagata is a Nearctic geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae. It was originally described as Scotosia multivagata by Hulst in 1881. The species was revised in 1997, during which Entephria nigrescens was synonymized under it. It is one of 11 Nearctic species in the genus Entephria.
Entephria separata is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by Troubridge in 1988 and is one of 11 Nearctic species in the genus Entephria. The species is found in North America.
Eoreuma callista is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Klots in 1970. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. Little is documented about its biology, ecology, or economic significance. The genus Eoreuma includes other species such as E. loftini (Mexican rice borer), a major agricultural pest, but E. callista itself has not been reported as a crop pest.
Wainscot Grass-veneer
Eoreuma densellus, commonly known as the wainscot grass-veneer, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Zeller in 1881. The species is found in eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through fall and year-round in Florida. The average adult length is 12.5 mm.
Eosphoropteryx is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Plusiinae, established by Dyar in 1902. The genus contains a single described species, Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides. It belongs to the tribe Plusiini, a group of owlet moths commonly known as loopers or plusiines. Records indicate occurrence in the northeastern United States.
Ephippiphora vitrana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive wing patterns and resting postures. The species is known from limited observations, with most records originating from southern Africa.
