Eucoptocnemis canescens is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 2004. It belongs to a genus of noctuid moths found in North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, appearance, or ecology. The species name 'canescens' refers to a grayish or hoary coloration, suggesting the adult may exhibit dull grayish tones typical of many noctuid species.
Eucoptocnemis nr-rufula is a near-rufula specimen of the genus Eucoptocnemis, a group of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae. The 'nr-' designation indicates this is a morphospecies or provisional identification closely resembling E. rufula but not definitively confirmed to that species. Members of this genus are generally associated with grassland and prairie habitats. Detailed biological information for this specific provisional taxon is limited.
Eucosma artemisiana is a species of tortricid moth described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to the genus Eucosma, a large group of small moths commonly known as bell moths or gall moths. The species epithet 'artemisiana' suggests an association with Artemisia host plants. Like other members of the subfamily Olethreutinae, it likely has larvae that feed internally within plant tissues.
Eucosma browni is a species of tortricid moth described by Wright in 2010. It belongs to the genus Eucosma, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as phaneta moths or eucosma moths. The species is classified within the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Hoary Bell
Eucosma cana, commonly known as the hoary bell, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 16–23 mm. It is widespread across Europe, parts of Asia including China and Japan, and Central Asia. The species is univoltine, with adults active from June to August. Larvae develop within the flowerheads of thistles and related plants, feeding on Cirsium, Carduus, and Centaurea nigra.
Eucosma indagatricana is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group commonly known as olethreutine moths. The species is part of the large genus Eucosma, which contains numerous small moths often associated with Asteraceae and other plant families. Limited published information exists regarding its biology and ecology.
Eucosma monogrammana is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Zeller in 1875. The species belongs to the large genus Eucosma, which comprises numerous small moths often associated with coniferous and deciduous trees. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pale-headed Eucosma Moth
Eucosma ochrocephala is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was first described by Walsingham in 1895 under the basionym Semasia ochrocephala. It is part of the diverse genus Eucosma, which contains numerous small moth species, many of which are associated with Asteraceae host plants. The species is recognized in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI Taxonomy.
Eucosma rupestrana is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. It belongs to the large genus Eucosma, which comprises numerous small moths commonly known as phaneta or eucosma moths. Very little species-specific information has been published for this taxon.
Eucosma sombreana is a small tortricid moth described by Kearfott in 1905. It is recorded from scattered localities across central and eastern North America. Adults are active during summer and early autumn.
Eudarcia eunitariaeella is a small moth species in the family Meessiidae, originally described by Chambers in 1873. It belongs to a genus of tineoid moths that are generally associated with dead plant material and fungi. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the eastern United States. Like other meessiids, it is presumed to have inconspicuous habits and small size.
Highland Grey
Eudonia alpina is a small moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Curtis in 1850. It has a wingspan of 20–25 mm and occurs across a broad Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. Adults are active in June and July in Europe. The species is commonly known as the Highland Grey.
Eudonia commortalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It is known from the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from Alaska southward through British Columbia, Washington, and California. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with flight records spanning April to September. The species belongs to the subfamily Scopariinae, a group of small moths commonly known as grass moths.
Sigmoid Dart
Eueretagrotis sigmoides, commonly known as the Sigmoid Dart, is a noctuid moth native to eastern North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. Adults are active during the summer months, primarily June and July. Recent records indicate range expansion into North Carolina and Tennessee.
Red-tailed Specter Moth, red-tailed specter
Euerythra phasma, commonly known as the red-tailed specter moth, is a species in the family Erebidae (subfamily Arctiinae). First described by Leon F. Harvey in 1876, this moth is endemic to the south-central United States. The species is represented by over 1,100 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-documented by citizen scientists.
Eufernaldia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. The genus contains four described species distributed in the Americas, with records from Panama and Mexico. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized moths in the superfamily Pyraloidea. The genus remains poorly studied, with limited ecological and biological data available.
Eulepidotis micca is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Herbert Druce in 1889. It occurs primarily in the Neotropics, with records from Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. A North American population was documented in Texas in 2004. The species belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the diverse Erebidae family.
Eulithis destinata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Möschler in 1860. It is native to North America, with documented records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. The species is assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 7204.
Eulithis luteolata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is recorded from North America. Its Hodges number is 7198.
Eulithosia composita is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1884. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae and tribe Stiriini. The species is known from limited records in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and western Texas. Information regarding its biology, ecology, and life history remains sparse.
Eupithecia albimontanata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as a 'pug' moth due to its narrow wings and characteristic resting posture. The species was described by McDunnough in 1940 and is found in the southwestern United States. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 19 mm. Like other Eupithecia species, it has been observed visiting flowers at night.
pug moth
Eupithecia anticaria is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is widely distributed across North America, from eastern Canada to the western United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and is active as an adult from May to July. It has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Bryant's Pug
Eupithecia bryanti is a pug moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Taylor in 1906. It is distributed across western North America from Alaska and Canada through the western United States to California. Adults are active from spring through summer.
Eupithecia carneata is a small geometrid moth in the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as 'pug' moths. First described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946, this species is known from a limited geographic range in the southwestern United States. Adults are active in late summer and have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia catalinata is a small geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1944. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. Adults are active during July and August.
Eupithecia cimicifugata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Pearsall in 1908. It is one of numerous 'pug' moths in the genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, contributing to pollination services in agricultural settings. Larvae feed specifically on the fruit of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh).
Eupithecia classicata is a geometrid moth described by Pearsall in 1909. It occurs in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, specifically in Arizona and Durango. The species belongs to the 'pug' moths, a group recognized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. Larvae feed on Arbutus arizonica flowers or leaf buds. Adults have been observed visiting apple flowers, suggesting a potential role in nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia coloradensis is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as "pug" moths, recognized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services. Like other Eupithecia species, it is likely a microlepidopteran pollinator with ecological roles that extend beyond its larval stage.
Eupithecia flavigutta is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is restricted to montane forest habitats in the southwestern United States, specifically Colorado, eastern Arizona, and southwestern New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of 16–20 mm. Members of the genus Eupithecia, commonly called 'pug' moths, are recognized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture.
Eupithecia gilvipennata is a small geometrid moth first described in 1922. It occurs along the North American Pacific coast from British Columbia southward through Colorado to California and Arizona. The species is notable for its very early spring flight period and larval specialization on Arctostaphylos species. Adults have been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia harrisonata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as a 'pug' moth. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia to California. Adults are active in spring (March to May) and again in summer (July to August). Like other Eupithecia species, it has been observed visiting flowers and may contribute to nocturnal pollination.
Hereford's eupithecia
Eupithecia herefordaria, known as Hereford's eupithecia, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It is restricted to south-eastern Arizona in the United States. Adults are active in early spring and have forewings measuring 9–10.5 mm in length. Like other Eupithecia species, it has been documented visiting flowers and may contribute to nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia huachuca is a species of pug moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1908. The species is endemic to the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and Texas. Its specific epithet references the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona, one of its documented localities. The species belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, whose members are commonly known as pugs due to their small size and distinctive resting posture with wings held flat and narrow.
Pug moth
Eupithecia indistincta is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Taylor in 1910. It is found in eastern North America from Quebec through the northern Atlantic states, with disjunct records from California. Adults are active from May to August and have been observed visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination. Like other members of the genus, it is characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture.
Swift Pug
Eupithecia jejunata, commonly known as the Swift Pug, is a small moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the southeastern United States, with a range extending from eastern Texas north to Missouri and east to coastal North Carolina. Adults are active primarily from February to mid-May, with a possible partial second generation. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination of agricultural crops.
Common Eupithecia, Common Eupithecia Moth
Eupithecia miserulata, the Common Eupithecia, is a small North American moth in the family Geometridae. Adults have a wingspan of 12–20 mm and are active from March to November depending on location. The species exhibits considerable geographic variation across its range, with three recognized subspecies. It has been documented visiting apple flowers and may contribute to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia monacheata is a species of inchworm moth in the family Geometridae. It occurs in southwestern North America, with records from Arizona and California. Like other members of the genus Eupithecia, it is characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia nabokovi is a small geometrid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The species is found in the western United States, where adults have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination. The wingspan measures approximately 19 mm.
Eupithecia nonanticaria is a small geometrid moth described by Clifford D. Ferris in 2007. It is restricted to high-elevation mixed coniferous forests in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, specifically the Pinos Altos Range, Black Range, and Chiricahua Mountains. Adults are active during a narrow window from late July to mid-August. The species is one of many Eupithecia "pugs" that are challenging to identify without detailed examination.
Eupithecia owenata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1944. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as pug moths. The species is restricted to the southwestern United States and has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
small pine looper
Eupithecia palpata, commonly known as the small pine looper, is a moth in the family Geometridae. First described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873, this species occurs across Canada and the northeastern United States. The larvae feed on conifers including balsam fir, eastern hemlock, eastern larch, pines, and spruces. Adults have been observed visiting flowers, including apple blossoms, suggesting a role in nocturnal pollination.
Pug moth
Eupithecia perfusca is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. It is found in western North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 21 mm. Larvae feed on Salix (willow), Alnus (alder), and Betula (birch) species. Adults have been observed visiting apple flowers, suggesting a role in nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia persimulata is a small geometrid moth in the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as "pugs." It is found in the southwestern United States, specifically in south-western Texas and Arizona. The species has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. Adults are active in August and have been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia pertusata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as pug moths. It is restricted to the southwestern United States, occurring in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Like other Eupithecia species, it is nocturnal and has been documented visiting flowers, contributing to nighttime pollination services.
Eupithecia phyllisae is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Rindge in 1963. It is endemic to the southwestern United States, known only from New Mexico and Arizona. The species is named in honor of Phyllis Rindge, the wife of the author. Like other members of the genus Eupithecia, it is a nocturnal moth attracted to light sources.
Eupithecia prostrata is a species of pug moth in the family Geometridae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1938. It is one of approximately 140 Eupithecia species known from North America. Members of this genus are commonly called 'pugs' and are recognized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia purpurissata is a small geometrid moth described by John Arthur Grossbeck in 1908. It is endemic to California, with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form in northern and central California, and E. p. valariata in southern California. Adults have been recorded from February to July. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia rotundopuncta is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1871. It is native to western North America, ranging from Arizona to the Pacific coast and north to Vancouver Island. The species has been documented as a nocturnal pollinator of apple flowers, contributing to nighttime pollination services in agricultural settings. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, it shares the characteristic narrow-winged morphology and resting posture typical of 'pug' moths.
Satyr Pug
Eupithecia satyrata, commonly known as the satyr pug, is a small geometrid moth with a broad distribution spanning northern and central Europe, Russia, central Asia, Tibet, North Africa, and North America. Adults exhibit considerable variation in wing pattern, with ground colors ranging from ash to grey or brownish. The species is univoltine, with adults active from March through September. Larvae feed on the flowers of diverse plant genera including Achillea, Scabiosa, Solidago, Senecio, and Erica tetralix. The species has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, contributing to pollination services.
Pug moth
Eupithecia scabrogata is a small geometrid moth described by Pearsall in 1912. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia south to California and Arizona. Adults are active primarily from November through March, with a possible second generation in May. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
