Gonioterma mistrella is a small moth in the family Depressariidae, described by Busck in 1907. It is distributed across central and eastern North America, from Manitoba and Pennsylvania south to Texas and Mexico. Adults are active primarily during the warmer months, with larvae feeding specifically on timothy grass (Phleum pratense).
Goya stictella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Hampson in 1918. It is known from the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. The species was originally described under the genus Saluria before being transferred to Goya. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths.
Clover Head Caterpillar Moth
Grapholita interstinctana is a tortricid moth species first described by Clemens in 1860. It is commonly known as the Clover Head Caterpillar Moth, reflecting its association with clover as a host plant. The species belongs to the Olethreutinae subfamily within the Tortricidae family, a group known for many economically significant agricultural pests. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Greya reticulatus is a species of moth in the family Prodoxidae, a group commonly known as yucca moths. The genus Greya comprises small, often inconspicuous moths that are primarily associated with herbaceous plants rather than the woody yuccas that characterize most prodoxid diversity. Species in this genus have been subjects of study regarding plant-insect coevolution and pollination ecology. The specific epithet "reticulatus" refers to a net-like or reticulated pattern, presumably of wing markings.
Greya subalba is a small moth in the family Prodoxidae, first described by Braun in 1921. It is found in dry steppe habitats of the Pacific Northwest and adjacent regions of western North America. The species is associated with Lomatium species, on which its larvae develop within developing seeds. Adults have a wingspan of 11–16 mm.
Greya variata is a moth in the family Prodoxidae, a group known for intimate relationships with their host plants. The species inhabits herb-rich meadows and forest edges in the central Rocky Mountains at the United States-Canada border. It was described by Braun in 1921, originally placed in the genus Lampronia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely involved in obligate pollination mutualisms, though specific details for this species remain limited.
Grotella binda is a noctuid moth species described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1907. It belongs to the genus Grotella within the subfamily Grotellinae. The species is documented from North America, with Arizona as its type locality. Like other members of its genus, it is a small to medium-sized moth active at night.
Grotella blanca is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the genus Grotella, which comprises small to medium-sized nocturnal moths. The species is known from North America with its type locality in Arizona.
Grotella dis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Grotella, which is endemic to North America. The species is characterized by distinctive white coloration with black markings on the forewing costa. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions from Kansas southward into northern Mexico.
Grotella soror is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It is a North American species with its type locality in Arizona. The species belongs to the genus Grotella, a small group of moths within the subfamily Grotellinae. Like other members of its genus, it is nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
A small noctuid moth with a wingspan of 20–23 mm. Adults are active from August to September. The species was first described by William Barnes in 1904.
Grotella vagans is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. It belongs to the genus Grotella, a small group of moths within the subfamily Grotellinae. The species is known from western North America, with Nevada as its type locality. Like other noctuid moths, it is nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Grotella vauriae is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Rowland R. McElvare in 1950. The species is known from Texas, which serves as its type locality. It belongs to the genus Grotella, a group of owlet moths within the subfamily Grotellinae. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species.
Grotellaforma lactea is a small noctuid moth described by Stretch in 1885. The species was originally placed in the genus Cisthene before being transferred to the monotypic genus Grotellaforma. It is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States, with type specimens collected in California and Arizona. The specific epithet 'lactea' refers to the milk-white coloration of the adult.
Glorious Habrosyne Moth
Habrosyne gloriosa, commonly known as the glorious habrosyne moth, is a species of moth in the family Drepanidae. It occurs in North America, with records from the northern United States and southern Canada. Adults are active from April through September, producing two generations per year. The species is distinguished from its congener Habrosyne scripta by the shape of the antemedian line on the forewing.
Sutrina Moth
Hada sutrina is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It occurs across North America, with documented records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10324, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a diverse group of primarily nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Haematomis is a genus of tiger moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, tribe Lithosiini. The genus was erected by Schaus in 1899 and contains three recognized species: H. mexicana, H. radians, and H. uniformis. Members of this genus are found in the Americas, with records from Mexico and Central America.
Chickweed Geometer Moth, Chickweed Geometer
Haematopis grataria, the Chickweed Geometer Moth, is a species of geometrid moth found throughout North America. It is a common and dependable species during National Moth Week events, frequently observed in eastern Kansas and other regions. The species belongs to the family Geometridae, known for their characteristic looping movement of caterpillars. Males have been documented at light sheets and flushed from vegetation during daytime hours.
Hahncappsia coloradensis is a crambid moth first described by Grote and Robinson in 1867. It is distributed across the western and central United States, from Iowa to Arizona. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with larvae feeding on sunflower species.
Hahncappsia fordi is a small moth in the family Crambidae, described by Hahn William Capps in 1967. The species is restricted to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico, with records from California, Arizona, and Sonora. Adults are active from spring through early autumn, with a wingspan of 17–20 mm. Sexual dimorphism in size is minimal, with males averaging slightly larger than females.
Hahncappsia mellinialis is a crambid moth described by Herbert Druce in 1899. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Central America, with adults active during late summer. The species exhibits moderate sexual dimorphism in wingspan, with males slightly larger than females.
Hahncappsia neobliteralis is a crambid moth species described by Hahn William Capps in 1967. It occurs in eastern and central North America, with records from the United States and Quebec, Canada. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in wingspan, with males measuring 18–24 mm and females 22–23 mm. Adults are active from May through September, and the larvae feed on Ipomoea (morning glory) species.
Haimbachia diminutalis is a small crambid moth described from North America in 1965. It is known from limited records in Oklahoma and Texas. The species has a wingspan of approximately 16 mm and shows adult activity during spring, summer, and autumn months.
Haimbachia indistinctalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, described by Hahn William Capps in 1965. It is a poorly known species with limited documentation. Records are restricted to Texas in North America.
Davis' Tussock Moth
Halysidota davisii, commonly known as Davis' tussock moth, is a species of tiger moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Henry Edwards in 1874 and is named in honor of Dr. Davis. The species has a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States. Adults are active during summer months, with larvae feeding on specific host plants.
colona moth
Haploa colona is a tiger moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1802. It is distributed across the southeastern and south-central United States. The species has three recognized subspecies: H. c. colona, H. c. fulvicosta, and H. c. conscita. Adult wingspan ranges from 40–58 mm.
Reversed Haploa Moth
Haploa reversa is a tiger moth in the family Erebidae, described by Stretch in 1885. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 33 mm and fly in June with a single generation per year. The species is known from scattered localities across the central and eastern United States.
Hapsiferinae is a subfamily of moths in the family Tineidae, comprising approximately 20 described genera distributed across multiple continents. The subfamily includes the genus Rooiklipia, described from the Namib Desert in 2021. Members of this subfamily are classified within the superfamily Tineoidea.
Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth, Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer
Harrisina metallica is a day-flying moth in the family Zygaenidae, commonly known as the western grapeleaf skeletonizer. Adults are deep metallic blue in color and exhibit wasp-mimicry, resembling spider wasps in the family Pompilidae. The species is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Larvae are specialized feeders on grape leaves and Parthenocissus species, skeletonizing foliage by consuming tissue between leaf veins. Caterpillars possess stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in humans.
Chicory Flower Moth
Heliolonche carolus is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1936. It is commonly known as the Chicory Flower Moth. The species is recorded from western North America, specifically California and Arizona. As a member of the subfamily Heliothinae, it is likely associated with flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Red-lined Moth
Heliolonche pictipennis, commonly known as the Red-lined Moth, is a small noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1875. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in California and Arizona. The species has a wingspan of 16–17 mm. Larvae are known to feed on specific host plants including Malacothrix glabrata and Rafinesquia neomexicana.
Acesias Buff Gem
Heliothis acesias is a moth in the family Noctuidae, distributed across western and central North America from Nevada and Idaho north to Alberta, then east to Ontario. Adults are active from June through September. The species was previously confused with Heliothis phloxiphaga but is distinguished by yellower and broader forewings.
Heliothis belladonna is a noctuid moth described by Henry Edwards in 1881. The species is known from North America, with records from Washington state. As a member of the subfamily Heliothinae, it belongs to a group that includes many agricultural pest species, though specific ecological details for H. belladonna remain poorly documented.
Helotropha is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Lederer in 1857. The genus contains two recognized species: Helotropha leucostigma and Helotropha reniformis. These moths are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, a large and diverse group of owlet moths. The genus is primarily documented from northern European regions.
reniform celaena, Kidney-spotted Rustic Moth
Helotropha reniformis, commonly known as the reniform celaena or Kidney-spotted Rustic Moth, is a noctuid moth described by Grote in 1874. It is native to North America with documented records across Canada and the northern United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9453.
Hemeroblemma is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae, erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus contains six recognized species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are nocturnal and belong to the diverse owlet moth assemblage.
Hemeroblemma mexicana is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. The species is distributed across Mexico and Central America, with a single documented occurrence in southern Texas (Starr County, 2012). Larvae have been recorded feeding on cacao leaves, causing damage in some years.
Hemeroblemma opigena is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Dru Drury in 1773. It is distributed from Florida through the Caribbean to Brazil. Females have a wingspan of approximately 80 mm. Adults are active in March in Florida.
Anvil-wing Moth
Hemeroplanis incusalis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It is commonly known as the Anvil-wing Moth, a name likely referencing the shape of its forewings. The species belongs to the subfamily Boletobiinae and tribe Phytometrini. It is a nocturnal insect with established populations across North America.
Hemeroplanis reversalis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1907. The species was originally placed in the genus Pleonectyptera before being transferred to Hemeroplanis. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8470. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Hemeroplanis trilineosa is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Dyar in 1918. It belongs to the owlet moth group and is known from North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8477.1. Documentation of this species is sparse, with limited observational records available.
Mount Shasta Sheep Moth
Hemileuca eglanterina shastaensis is a subspecies of sheep moth in the family Saturniidae, endemic to the Mount Shasta region of northern California. As a member of the Hemileuca genus, it is a day-flying moth with reduced mouthparts that does not feed as an adult. The subspecies exhibits the characteristic orange and black coloration typical of H. eglanterina, though with geographic variation associated with its isolated mountain habitat. Like other buck moths, its larvae possess urticating spines that can deliver painful stings.
Griffin's Sheepmoth, Canadian Fleabane Moth
Hemileuca griffini is a day-flying silk moth in the family Saturniidae, described by Tuskes in 1978. The species occurs in North America and is one of approximately 24 species in the genus Hemileuca, commonly known as buck moths or sheep moths. Like other members of its genus, it is likely characterized by striking coloration and urticating (stinging) caterpillars that feed on woody plants. The Hodges number for this species is 7740.
Heminocloa mirabilis is a moth species and the sole member of its monotypic genus within the family Noctuidae. Originally described as Basilodes mirabilis by Berthold Neumoegen in 1884, it was later placed in the genus Heminocloa erected by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species is known only from the US state of Arizona, with 69 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Hemipachnobia is a small genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, established by James Halliday McDunnough in 1929. The genus contains two recognized species: H. monochromatea (Morrison, 1874) and H. subporphyrea (Walker, 1858). It is native to North America with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. As a noctuine noctuid, its members are presumed to be nocturnal and possess the characteristic stout-bodied, cryptically colored morphology typical of this diverse moth family.
Henricus cognata is a species of tortricid moth described by Walsingham in 1914. The species occurs in the southern United States and Mexico (Veracruz). As a member of the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as tortrix or leafroller moths. The genus Henricus comprises multiple species, most of which are distributed in the Americas.
Contrasting Henricus Moth
Henricus edwardsiana is a small tortricid moth species described by Walsingham in 1884. Originally placed in the genus Conchylis, it is now classified in Henricus. The species is found in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and California. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Limited ecological information is available for this species.
cone cochylid moth, Cone Cochylid
Henricus fuscodorsana, known as the cone cochylid moth, is a small tortricid moth found in western North America. The species is notable for its specialized larval ecology: larvae are cone miners that develop within the cones of coniferous trees across multiple genera. Adults are active across a broad seasonal window from spring through autumn.
Herpetogramma nymphalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, described by Handfield & Handfield in 2021. The genus Herpetogramma belongs to the subfamily Pyraustinae, a diverse group of grass and sod webworm moths. Many Herpetogramma species are associated with grasses and sedges as larval hosts. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Herreshoffia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was established by Sperry in 1949 and is considered valid by Catalogue of Life, though GBIF marks it as doubtful. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. The genus appears to be poorly known, with limited published information available.
