sulphur moth
Hesperumia is a genus of geometrid moths established by Packard in 1873. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across western North America, with adults typically active during summer months. Larval stages are poorly documented, but the genus is associated with various host plants including buckwheat and other herbaceous vegetation. Adults of at least one species, H. sulphuraria, are attracted to light sources.
Sulphur Moth, Sulphur Wave
Hesperumia sulphuraria, commonly known as the sulphur moth or sulphur wave, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species was described by Packard in 1873. It is found across North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has been observed at light in juniper/pinyon chaparral habitat in Mesa County, Colorado.
astarte prominent moth
Heterocampa astarte is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by Edward Doubleday in 1841. It is found in North America and is known to be a host for the thread-waisted wasp Ammophila procera, which provisions its nests with paralyzed caterpillars of this species. The species has been recorded with the MONA/Hodges number 7977.
Heterocampa astartoides is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. First described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932, this North American species is known to be a host for the thread-waisted wasp Ammophila procera. It is recorded under MONA/Hodges number 7978.
Heterocampa secessionis is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932. It belongs to a genus of moths whose caterpillars are known to feed on oak and other hardwood foliage. The species is recorded from North America, with the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 7981 assigned to it.
white-blotched heterocampa, white-blotched prominent
Heterocampa umbrata is a moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is commonly known as the white-blotched heterocampa or white-blotched prominent. The species has a restricted distribution in the southeastern United States, occurring in Florida and coastal Georgia. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 7990.
Hexorthodes agrotiformis is a species of noctuid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The species belongs to a small genus of moths distributed in North America. It is one of approximately 18 species in the genus Hexorthodes, which are generally associated with grassland and prairie habitats. The specific epithet "agrotiformis" references its resemblance to moths in the genus Agrotis.
Hexorthodes inconspicua is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1883. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini. The species is found in North America. Available records indicate it has been documented through 36 observations on iNaturalist, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Himmacia huachucella is a small moth in the family Depressariidae, described by August Busck in 1908. It is known from Arizona in the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of 21–25 mm and exhibits distinctive salmon-ochreous forewings. Larvae feed on specific oak species, including Quercus hypoleucoides and Quercus arizonica.
Holcocera is a genus of gelechioid moths comprising approximately 70 described species, classified in the family Blastobasidae and tribe Holcocerini. The genus has been documented across multiple continents including North America, Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Multiple species have documented associations with specific host plants, including conifers (Pinaceae), fruit trees (Prunus), and leguminous plants.
Holochroa dissociarius is a geometrid moth species described by Hulst in 1887. It was originally described under the genus Tornos before being transferred to Holochroa. The species is known from North America and is one of approximately 35,000 described species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
exclamation moth, palm leaf housemaker
Homaledra heptathalama is a small moth species in the family Pterolonchidae, known by the common names exclamation moth and palm leaf housemaker. It was described by August Busck in 1900 from specimens collected in Palm Beach, Florida. The species has undergone multiple taxonomic reclassifications, most recently placed in Pterolonchidae based on 2014 cladistic analysis. It is found in the southeastern United States.
Homoanarta falcata is a noctuid moth described by Neumoegen in 1884. The species occurs in the southwestern United States, with documented records from Texas, Utah, and Arizona. As a member of the tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of primarily North American noctuids. Very little is known about the biology and ecology of this species beyond its basic taxonomic description and geographic occurrence.
Homoanarta peralta is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus Homoanarta contains multiple species distributed in North America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Homolagoa is a monotypic genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, containing the single species Homolagoa grotelliformis. The genus was established by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The sole species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9043.
waterlily moth, crested wedge-spot moth, waterlily owlet
Homophoberia cristata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the waterlily moth or crested wedge-spot moth. It occurs in North America and has been documented in 328 iNaturalist observations. The species was described by Morrison in 1875.
Homorthodes carneola is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the genus Homorthodes, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths found primarily in North America. Very few observations of this species have been documented, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats. The species epithet 'carneola' derives from Latin, referencing a flesh-colored or pinkish appearance.
Homorthodes dubia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912, this moth is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10536. As a member of the genus Homorthodes, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as cutworms or dart moths.
Southern Scurfy Quaker
Homorthodes lindseyi, the Southern Scurfy Quaker, is a noctuid moth native to eastern and central North America. Formerly treated as a subspecies of Homorthodes furfurata, it was elevated to full species status based on morphological and geographic distinctions. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is moderately well-documented with over 1,000 observations, primarily from the United States.
Homosetia n-sp-five is an undescribed species within the genus Homosetia, a group of small moths in the family Tineidae. As a species-level entity awaiting formal description, it has been recognized as distinct from described congeners but lacks published diagnostic documentation. The genus Homosetia is characterized by reduced wing venation and specialized head scaling. This species contributes to the documented diversity of Tineidae in regions where Homosetia occurs.
Homostinea is a genus of small moths established by Dietz in 1905. The genus contains at least two described species: Homostinea curviliniella (Dietz, 1905) and Homostinea chersadacta (Meyrick, 1932). These moths were historically classified in the family Tineidae but are now placed in Meessiidae based on modern phylogenetic studies. The genus is primarily documented from North America.
Hoplolythrodes arivaca is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae. It was described by William Barnes in 1907. The species belongs to a small genus within the Stiriini tribe, a group of moths commonly known as owlet moths. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Double-lined Brown Moth
Hormoschista latipalpis, commonly known as the Double-lined Brown Moth, is the sole species in its monotypic genus Hormoschista. First described by Francis Walker in 1858, this moth belongs to the family Erebidae (formerly placed in Noctuidae). It is distributed across eastern North America and the Caribbean. The species is nocturnal and attracted to light.
Hoterodes is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae, established by Guenée in 1854. The genus contains three recognized species distributed in the Neotropical region: Hoterodes ausonia, Hoterodes albiceps, and Hoterodes violescens. Two former species have been reassigned to other genera. The genus is characterized by distinctive wing patterns and is part of the diverse grass moth lineage within Crambidae.
Hydriomena cochiseata is a moth species in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae, described by Swett in 1909. It is a member of the diverse genus Hydriomena, which comprises numerous species primarily distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. The species epithet references Cochise, a prominent leader of the Chiricahua Apache, suggesting a southwestern North American origin. Like other Hydriomena species, it is presumed to have a larval stage feeding on woody plants, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Hydriomena crokeri is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Swett in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Shattered Hydriomena Moth
Hydriomena perfracta, commonly known as the Shattered Hydriomena Moth, is a species of geometrid moth described by Swett in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is documented across North America with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. It is assigned Hodges number 7229 in the North American moth numbering system.
Hypagyrtis is a genus of geometrid moths erected by Jacob Hübner in 1818. The genus has experienced taxonomic instability, having been assigned to multiple tribes including Melanolophiini, Bistonini, and currently Boarmiini. It contains seven recognized species distributed in North America, with Hypagyrtis unipunctata being the most widely documented. The genus is well-represented in citizen science observations.
One-spotted Variant, one-spotted variant moth, white spot
Hypagyrtis unipunctata is a geometrid moth widely distributed across North America and Eurasia. Adults display considerable wing pattern variation, with the characteristic single white spot being variable in presence and intensity. The species exhibits extended flight activity from spring through late summer, with one to two generations annually. Larvae are generalist feeders on deciduous trees and shrubs.
Venus Moth
Hyparpax venus is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1892. It is native to North America and belongs to the prominent moth group, which are characterized by their distinctive resting postures and often tufted or hairy bodies. The species name 'venus' references the Roman goddess of beauty, a common naming convention in this genus.
Appalachian Snout
Hypena appalachiensis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Appalachian Snout. It is native to eastern North America, with its distribution centered on the Appalachian Mountains region. The species was first described by Butler in 1987. As a member of the genus Hypena, it belongs to a group of moths often characterized by their snout-like labial palps and triangular wing posture at rest.
Baltimore Hypena, Baltimore Bomolocha
A moth of the family Erebidae, described by Guenée in 1854. Adults fly from April to October with multiple generations per year, more numerous in southern portions of its range. The species is strongly associated with deciduous forests and maple-feeding larvae.
Deceptive Snout, Deceptive Hypena, Deceptive Bomolocha Moth
Hypena deceptalis is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active from April through August. The species produces two generations annually. Larvae have been documented feeding on Tilia americana (American basswood), though the moth's range extends beyond that of its documented host, indicating at least one additional larval food plant remains unidentified.
decorated hypena
Hypena decorata, commonly known as the decorated hypena, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1884 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8463. Like other members of the genus Hypena, it belongs to the subfamily Hypeninae.
Large Bomolocha, Large Snout
Hypena edictalis, commonly known as the Large Bomolocha or Large Snout, is a moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1859, this species occurs across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from June to August, with one generation in northern populations and partial second generations in more southerly regions. The species is notable for its moderate size and distinctive wing patterning.
Hypena heuloa is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1905. It is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8449. The species belongs to the genus Hypena, commonly known as snout moths due to their elongated labial palps that project forward like a snout. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic occurrence, detailed biological information about this species remains limited in available sources.
Brown Triangle Snout
Hypena lividalis is a moth in the family Erebidae with an Afro-Tropical and possibly circumtropical distribution. It occurs in the western Palearctic, Neotropics, and Mediterranean sclerophyllous forest zone, where it is often abundant. Adults are active year-round with multiple generations per year. It is a rare migrant in western, central, and northern Europe.
Flowing-line Hypena, Flowing-lined Snout
Hypena manalis is a small moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the flowing-line hypena or flowing-lined snout. It occurs across eastern and central North America from Minnesota and Nova Scotia south to Florida and Texas. The species is multivoltine, with adults active from spring through late summer. Larvae feed primarily on false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), though they have been successfully reared on dandelion and dock in captivity.
Hypena modestoides is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae. It was described by Poole in 1989 and is found in North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8464. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this species remains limited.
Variegated Snout-moth, Mottled Bomolocha, Mottled Snout
Hypena palparia is a medium-sized moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1861. The species occurs across much of North America, from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific, with adults active primarily in early summer. Larvae feed on the leaves of specific woody plants including ironwood (Ostrya virginiana) and hazelnuts (Corylus species). The moth is known by multiple common names reflecting its patterned appearance and snout-like labial palps.
Hypena porrectalis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Fabricius in 1794. It occurs in North America. The species belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' biology and ecology is limited.
Sordid Hypena, Sordid Bomolocha Moth, Sordid Snout
Hypena sordidula, the Sordid Hypena or Sordid Bomolocha Moth, is a small moth in the family Erebidae described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with adults active from May through August and two generations per year. The species is notable for its specialized larval association with Laportea species, and for historical confusion regarding its host plant relationships.
Hypena subidalis is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae, described by Guenée in 1854. The species is native to North America and has been recorded in the conterminous 48 United States. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, including the green cloverworm (Hypena scabra), though specific information about H. subidalis ecology and biology remains limited in available sources.
banded bomolocha moth
Hypena umbralis, commonly known as the banded bomolocha moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae. It was described by Smith in 1884 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8453. The species is part of the genus Hypena, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about H. umbralis ecology and distribution remains limited.
tropical bomolocha moth
Hypena vetustalis, commonly known as the tropical bomolocha moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 8454.1. The species was first described by Guenée in 1854. As a member of the genus Hypena, it shares the triangular wing posture at rest characteristic of this group.
Franclemont's Hypenodes Moth
Hypenodes franclemonti is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Douglas C. Ferguson in 1954 and named in honor of entomologist John G. Franclemont. It belongs to the subfamily Hypenodinae, a group of diminutive moths often associated with wetland habitats. The species has been documented across a broad North American range spanning from Quebec to Florida.
Swampland Hypenodes
Hypenodes palustris is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Ferguson in 1954. The species name 'palustris' (Latin for 'of the swamp') reflects its association with wetland habitats. It occurs across northern North America from Alaska through Canada to the northeastern and north-central United States. The species is one of relatively few in the genus Hypenodes, a group of small moths often associated with moist or marshy environments.
Hypenopsis calusa is a moth species in the family Erebidae. It has been documented in bycatch from mosquito surveillance programs in Florida, where examination of non-target organisms has expanded knowledge of its distribution. The species is part of a genus of small moths whose members are often encountered in standardized insect trapping programs.
Black-spotted Schrankia
Hypenopsis macula, commonly known as the black-spotted schrankia moth, is a small erebid moth found across much of North America and into Central America. The species was first described by Herbert Druce in 1891 under the name Schrankia macula, and has since been reclassified to the genus Hypenopsis. It occurs in a broad range of habitats from the eastern United States through the Southwest and into Mexico and Central America.
Hypenopsis sonora is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, genus Hypenopsis. The species epithet suggests an association with the Sonoran Desert region. As of current records, this species has been documented through only 8 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is poorly known and likely rare or undercollected. Basic biological and ecological information remains undocumented in the available literature.
