cutworm, dart moth
Xestia colorado is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a cutworm or dart moth. It was described by Smith in 1891, originally placed in the genus Agrotiphila. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10982.
Ruby Dart, Rosy Dart
Xestia oblata, commonly known as the ruby dart or rosy dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Morrison in 1875 and is native to North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10947. Two subspecies are recognized: Xestia oblata oblata and Xestia oblata streckeri.
Xestia plebeia is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1898. The species was originally described under the genus Noctua before being transferred to Xestia. It has been recorded from Alberta, Canada. The genus placement has been subject to taxonomic discussion, with some treatments considering it related to or potentially synonymous with Hemigraphiphora.
Xestia quieta is a noctuid moth distributed across northern boreal and arctic regions of Eurasia and North America. Adults are active in mid-summer, with flight periods recorded in June and July. The species is characterized by a relatively small wingspan of 25–29 mm. Larval host associations remain uncertain, though Empetrum species have been suggested as possible food plants.
Square-spot Rustic
A widespread noctuid moth with a Palearctic and North American distribution. The species has served as a key indicator in research demonstrating detrimental effects of street-lighting on caterpillar abundance. Adults are abundant in late summer and autumn, and the species represents common prey for autumn-flying bats.
Gray Swordgrass Moth
Xylena cineritia, commonly known as the gray swordgrass moth, is a noctuid moth species distributed across northern North America. The species belongs to the dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. It is known to feed on a diverse range of woody and herbaceous plants. The species is recognized by Hodges number 9876 in North American moth classification systems.
Acadian Swordgrass Moth
Xylena thoracica, commonly known as the Acadian Swordgrass Moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species was first described by Putnam-Cramer in 1886 and is assigned Hodges number 9875.
Clemens' Bark Moth
Xylesthia pruniramiella, known as Clemens' bark moth, is a small moth in the family Tineidae. It is found in eastern and central North America. The larvae feed on woody growths on plum tree branches. Adults are active year-round with peak activity from February to December.
Xylomoia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Staudinger in 1892. The genus contains at least seven recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region, with the majority occurring in Europe and northern Asia. A 2024 integrative taxonomic review synonymized three species—X. strix, X. retinax, and X. stangelmaieri—as subspecies of X. strix based on morphological and genetic evidence. The genus belongs to the tribe Apameini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Tersa Sphinx
Xylophanes tersa, commonly known as the tersa sphinx, is a moth in the family Sphingidae first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1771. It occurs across a broad geographic range from the eastern and central United States through Mexico, the West Indies, Central America, and into South America. The species is notable for its distinctive wing pattern and is recognized as a pollinator with documented larval associations with multiple plant genera.
Xylotype is a small genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) containing two recognized species. The genus was established by Hampson in 1906 and is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae. Species in this genus occur in North America, with documented records from the northeastern United States.
American Ermine Moth
Yponomeuta multipunctella, commonly known as the American Ermine Moth, is a small moth in the family Yponomeutidae. It belongs to a genus noted for larvae that construct communal silk webs on host plants. The species is recorded from the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. As a member of the Yponomeuta genus, it shares behavioral traits with related species, including flight-to-light behavior that has been demonstrated to vary under selection pressure from artificial light pollution.
Ypsolopha barberella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae, first described by Busck in 1903. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. As a member of the Ypsolophidae family, it shares the group's characteristic resting posture and larval web-building behavior, though specific details for this species remain limited.
Ypsolopha cockerella is a moth in the family Ypsolophidae, known from the United States including New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 19–21 mm. Adults exhibit the characteristic resting posture of Ypsolophid moths, hanging upside down with antennae stretched forward. The species was originally described under the genus Abebaea.
A small moth of the family Ypsolophidae, Ypsolopha delicatella is known from the southwestern United States. Adults have distinctive wing patterning with dark reddish-brown dorsal areas, bright golden yellow costal regions, and white apical areas mottled with black. The species exhibits the characteristic resting posture of ypsolophid moths, hanging upside down with antennae extended forward.
Ypsolopha frustella is a species of moth in the family Ypsolophidae. The species is known from the United States, specifically California. Like other ypsolophid moths, adults are characterized by a distinctive resting posture with the body inverted and antennae extended forward. Larvae construct silken webs on plant foliage for feeding and shelter.
Ypsolopha schwarziella is a small moth in the family Ypsolophidae. It is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Utah, and California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. Detailed morphological descriptions exist for this species, including distinctive coloration of the antennae, labial palpi, and wings.
green-dusted zale, green-dusted zale moth
Zale aeruginosa is a moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the green-dusted zale. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852. It is distributed across North America, with records from the eastern United States including Vermont. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8694.
Bethune's Zale Moth, Bethune's zale
Zale bethunei is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1908. Commonly known as Bethune's Zale Moth, it occurs in North America. The species is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number 8705. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths whose larvae are known to serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps, including Ammophila nigricans.
Double-banded Zale Moth, double-banded zale
Zale calycanthata, commonly known as the double-banded zale, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by James Edward Smith in 1797, this species occurs in eastern North America. Adults exhibit a pronounced spring flight period, with peak abundance during March and April.
Zale chisosensis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described in 1982. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths commonly known as zale moths. The species is found in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal moth whose larvae feed on woody plants.
Clandestine Zale Moth
Zale clandestina is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of nocturnal moths commonly known as "zale moths" or "underwing moths" due to their characteristic wing patterns. The species epithet "clandestina" suggests a secretive or hidden nature, possibly reflecting its cryptic appearance or elusive habits. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Zale colorado is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1908, originally placed in the genus Phaeocyma. The species is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8715.
Black-eyed Zale Moth, Northeastern Pine Zale, Black-eyed Zale
Zale curema is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by John Bernhard Smith in 1908. The species is strongly associated with pitch pine forests in eastern North America. It has one generation per year, with larvae feeding preferentially on young needles of pitch pine. The species is listed as endangered in Connecticut but considered globally secure.
Pine False Looper Moth, Pine False Looper, Banded Similar-wing, Grey Similar-wing
Zale duplicata is a noctuid moth native to North American coniferous woodlands. Adults have a wingspan of 34–36 mm and are active from late May through June, with a single annual generation. The species was first described by Charles J. S. Bethune in 1865 and occurs across a broad geographic range from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, extending south to Georgia and Texas.
Goat Zale Moth
Zale edusina is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Harvey in 1875. It is found across North America and is one of numerous species in the diverse genus Zale. The species is assigned Hodges number 8693 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on various woody plants.
fictilis zale moth
Zale fictilis is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America and is one of many species in the diverse genus Zale. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8687.
Brown-spotted Zale Moth
Zale helata, commonly known as the brown-spotted zale moth, is a noctuid moth species first described by Smith in 1908. It inhabits barrens and pine woodlands across central and eastern North America. Adults are active from May to June with a single generation per year. The species has a wingspan of 35–41 mm.
Zale lafontainei is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine and David Troubridge in 2020. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of underwing and related moths within the subfamily Erebinae. Like other Zale species, it is presumed to be nocturnal with cryptically colored adults. The species was named in honor of J. Donald Lafontaine, a prominent Canadian lepidopterist who has made substantial contributions to the taxonomy of Noctuoidea.
Lunate Zale, Lunate Zale Moth
Zale lunata, commonly known as the Lunate Zale, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by Dru Drury in 1773, it occurs across eastern and western North America with a wingspan of 40–55 mm. The species exhibits year-round or extended flight activity depending on geographic location, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees.
bold-based zale, pine barrens zale
Zale lunifera is a nocturnal moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. It is primarily associated with pine barren and scrub oak habitats in eastern North America. The species is notable for its specific larval host relationship with scrub oak species, particularly Quercus ilicifolia. Adults exhibit bivoltine flight periods in spring and mid-summer.
Washed-out and Black-eyed Zale Moths and Allies
Zale metata is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae, part of the diverse owlet moth group. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as the "Washed-out and Black-eyed Zale Moths and Allies." Larvae of Zale moths have been documented as hosts for the parasitoid wasp Ammophila nigricans, a large sphecid wasp that provisions its nests with caterpillars. The specific epithet "metata" was established by Smith in 1908, with the species originally described under the basionym Phaeocyma metata.
Washed-out Zale Moth, Jack Pine False Looper
Zale metatoides is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It is commonly known as the Washed-out Zale or Jack Pine False Looper. The species inhabits barrens and pine woodlands across eastern North America, with a single generation per year. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 35 mm.
colorful zale, large false looper, mahogany similar-wing
Zale minerea is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found across North America and is known by several common names including the colorful zale, large false looper, and mahogany similar-wing. The species has two recognized subspecies: Zale minerea minerea and Zale minerea norda.
Zale peruncta is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1852 based on a specimen from the original basionym Homoptera peruncta. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a diverse group of nocturnal moths commonly known as zale moths or false underwing moths. Two subspecies are recognized: Zale peruncta peruncta and Zale peruncta incipiens. The species is assigned Hodges number 8684.1 in the North American moth classification system.
Bramble Zale Moth
Zale rubi is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Bramble Zale Moth. The species was described by Edwards in 1881, originally placed in the genus Homoptera before transfer to Zale. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8711.
Zale rubiata is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Smith in 1908. It is distributed across North America. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of underwing moths within the subfamily Erebinae. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 8710.
Zale sabena is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It was described by Schaus in 1901, originally placed in the genus Homoptera before being transferred to Zale. The species occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8688. Like other members of genus Zale, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on woody plants.
Gray-banded Zale Moth, Gray-banded Zale
Zale squamularis, the gray-banded zale moth, is a noctuid moth species first described by Dru Drury in 1773. It occurs in the eastern and southeastern United States, where its larvae feed on pine needles. The species produces two to three generations annually in New Jersey, with adults active from spring through fall.
Little Lined Zale
Zale strigimacula, commonly known as the Little Lined Zale, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It belongs to the genus Zale, a group of owlet moths whose caterpillars feed on various woody plants. The species is part of the diverse North American noctuid fauna and is known to be a host for parasitoid wasps including Ammophila nigricans. The genus Zale is taxonomically complex with many similar species, making field identification challenging.
Zale strigimacula is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It is known to occur in North America, with distribution records from the United States and Brazil (Pernambuco). The species is assigned Hodges number 8686 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Zale, it is nocturnal and belongs to the diverse Erebinae subfamily of underwing and related moths.
Gray Spring Zale Moth, Gray Spring Zale
Zale submediana, commonly known as the Gray Spring Zale Moth, is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Embrik Strand in 1917. The species exhibits a single generation per year across most of its range and has been designated as a species of special concern in Connecticut, where it is believed to be extirpated.
Zale termina is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1883. It is distributed across North America. The species belongs to the genus Zale, a group of moths commonly known as zale moths.
Black Zale Moth
Zale undularis, commonly known as the black zale moth, is a medium-sized noctuid moth first described by Dru Drury in 1773. The species is characterized by its very dark brown to black coloration with distinctive undulating wing patterns. It occurs in the eastern United States and southern Ontario, where adults are active during warmer months. The caterpillars serve as prey for certain sphecid wasps, including Ammophila nigricans.
Shadowed Zaleops
Zaleops umbrina is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. It occurs in North America and is one of few species in the small genus Zaleops. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species was originally described as Pheocyma umbrina by Grote in 1883.
Zamagiria australella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The species was described by George D. Hulst in 1900. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are generally associated with plant material. The specific epithet 'australella' suggests a southern distribution pattern relative to related species.
Zanclognatha is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Herminiinae. Species in this genus are small to medium-sized moths with distinctive wing patterns. The genus is primarily Holarctic in distribution, with most species occurring in North America. The specific epithet "n-sp" indicates an undescribed or unidentified species within the genus.
larch needleworm moth, Larch Needleworm
Zeiraphera improbana is a small tortricid moth native to North America, commonly known as the larch needleworm moth. The species has a wingspan of approximately 19 mm. Its larvae are specialized feeders on Larix species, particularly tamarack (Larix laricina). The species is subject to parasitism by multiple hymenopteran families including braconid, ichneumonid, and chalcid wasps.
Dusty-winged Tan
Zelicodes linearis is the sole species in the monotypic moth genus Zelicodes, family Erebidae. It was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883 (originally as Litognatha linearis), with the genus established in 1896. The species is known from Arizona, USA, and is commonly called the Dusty-winged Tan. As a member of subfamily Calpinae, it belongs to a group of moths often associated with fruit-feeding behaviors, though specific biological details for this species remain limited.
Zenophleps pallescens is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1938. The species is native to North America. As a member of the genus Zenophleps, it belongs to a group of relatively obscure geometrid moths with limited published documentation.
