Calosima lucidella is a small moth species in the family Blastobasidae. It is currently documented only from Florida in the United States. The species is known from a limited number of observations, and many aspects of its biology remain unstudied. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are often associated with plant material or detritus.
Calyptis is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. The genus was established by Guenée in 1852 and contains three recognized species distributed across tropical regions. Members are nocturnal and belong to the diverse assemblage of underwing and related moths within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Cangetta is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae. The genus was established by Moore in 1886. Species within this genus are distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, with records from South Africa, Malawi, Cameroon, Congo, and other regions. The genus contains approximately 14 recognized species.
Capis archaia is a moth species described in 2006 by Canadian entomologists Louis Handfield and Daniel Handfield. It belongs to the family Erebidae (formerly placed in Noctuidae), subfamily Calpinae. The species is known from North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Curved Halter Moth, Bog Capis Moth
Capis curvata is a small moth species in the family Erebidae (formerly Noctuidae), described by Grote in 1882. It occurs in wetland habitats across northern North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the northeastern United States. The species has been documented in 689 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded though not extensively studied.
cutworm, dart moth
Caradrina beta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9655.1. As a member of the genus Caradrina, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as mottled rustic moths.
Pale Mottled Willow
Caradrina clavipalpis, the pale mottled willow, is a small noctuid moth native to the Palearctic region and introduced to North America since 1993. Adults are attracted to light and sugar, and feed at flowers. The species has two generations per year in temperate regions, with adults flying from April to October depending on location. Larvae feed on cereal grains and plantains, and pupate underground in robust cocoons.
Speckled Rustic Moth, Speckled Rustic
Caradrina multifera is a noctuid moth known as the Speckled Rustic Moth. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with disjunct populations in the Pacific Northwest. Adults are active from July through October.
oak long-horned flat-body moths
Carcina is a small genus of micromoths in the family Peleopodidae, containing four species distributed across Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. The genus is notable for its members' distinctive appearance: pastel pink or purple wings with yellow markings and exceptionally long antennae relative to body size. The most widespread species, C. quercana, serves as host for the specialized parasitoid wasp Venanides carcinae. A recently described species, C. ingridmariae, was discovered in 2025 after being misidentified as C. quercana for over a century, representing a rare case of overlooked colorful European moth diversity.
oak lantern, long-horned flat-body, oak-skeletonizer moth
Carcina quercana is a small moth in the family Peleopodidae (Depressariidae), native to Europe and recently introduced to western North America. It is distinguished by its pastel purple and yellow wing patterning and notably long antennae. The species is moderately polyphagous on deciduous trees, particularly favoring Fagaceae. Adults fly from May to October, with peak activity in July.
Carectocultus is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Schoenobiinae. The genus was established by A. Blanchard in 1975 and contains three recognized species. Members of this genus are associated with wetland habitats and are distributed across parts of North America. The genus includes the species Carectocultus perstrialis, which was described as early as 1831.
Caripeta hilumaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6871. The species was described by George D. Hulst in 1886.
Caripeta pulcherrima is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Guedet in 1941, originally under the name Lygris pulcherrima. The species is found in North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6870.
fruitworm moths, copromorphoid moths
Carposinoidea is a superfamily of small to medium-sized moths (10–50 mm wingspan) commonly known as fruitworm moths. The group was historically divided into two families (Carposinidae and Copromorphidae), though this division has been questioned by some authorities. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. Larvae are associated with a variety of host plants including gymnosperms and dicots, with some species considered agricultural pests.
Manchester Treble-bar, Manchester Treble-bar Moth
Carsia sororiata is a geometrid moth with a Holarctic distribution spanning northern and central Europe through Siberia to the Russian Far East and northern Mongolia, with a separate North American range from Alaska to Newfoundland and New Hampshire. Adults are active from July to August. The species exhibits notable wing pattern variation across its range, with several described subspecies.
Caryocolum cassella is a small gelechiid moth with a broad Palearctic distribution extending from Western Europe through Scandinavia to Eastern Europe and Russia, with additional populations in western North America. The species shows sexual dimorphism in forewing length, with males slightly larger than females. Adults are active during summer months, while larvae develop in spring on Stellaria nemorum.
Catastega is a genus of tortricid moths established by Clemens in 1861. The genus contains nine described species, most of which were described by Brown in 1992. The two earliest described species, C. aceriella and C. timidella, were both named by Clemens in 1861. The genus belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini within the leafroller moth family Tortricidae.
Catastega plicata is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Brown in 1992. The species belongs to the genus Catastega, which is classified within the tribe Eucosmini. As a member of the large and diverse family Tortricidae, this species is part of a group commonly known as leafroller moths, though specific ecological details for C. plicata remain poorly documented. The genus name Catastega derives from Greek roots, while the specific epithet "plicata" refers to a folded or pleated characteristic, likely alluding to wing morphology.
Alabama Underwing, Titan Underwing
Catocala alabamae, commonly known as the Alabama Underwing or Titan Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species is notable for its distinctive underwing pattern typical of the genus Catocala, where dull forewings conceal brightly colored hindwings. It occurs primarily in the southeastern and central United States, with adults active during spring and summer months. The species has been documented feeding on several host plants in the rose family as larvae.
Andromache Underwing
Catocala andromache, the Andromache Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae. It belongs to the genus Catocala, commonly known as underwing moths, which are characterized by their cryptic forewings and brightly colored hindwings. The species is found in the southwestern United States, specifically from southern California to Arizona. Like other underwings, it exhibits the genus's namesake trait of concealing its vibrant hindwings beneath dull forewings at rest.
Yellow-banded Underwing
Catocala cerogama, the yellow-banded underwing, is a North American moth in the family Erebidae. Adults are recognized by their brownish-gray forewings and distinctive even, deep yellow bands on the hindwings. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Adults fly from July through October, and larvae feed on American basswood.
Dejected Underwing
Catocala dejecta, the Dejected Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae. It is found in eastern and central North America, from Massachusetts and Connecticut south to Florida, west to Texas and Oklahoma, and north to southern Ontario. Adults have a wingspan of 56–73 mm and are active from June to October, with timing varying by location. The larvae feed on hickories (Carya glabra, Carya ovata) and oaks (Quercus species).
Jessica underwing
Catocala jessica, commonly known as the Jessica underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Henry Edwards in 1877, this species is found in western and central North America. The species is named with the specific epithet "jessica" and is one of many underwing moths in the genus Catocala, which are characterized by their cryptically patterned forewings and brightly colored hindwings.
Judith's Underwing
Catocala judith, or Judith's Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae first described by Strecker in 1874. It belongs to the genus Catocala, commonly known as underwing moths, which are characterized by dull forewings that conceal brightly colored hindwings. The species is found in eastern North America, ranging from southern Quebec and Ontario south to Georgia and west to Oklahoma and Iowa. Like other underwings, it employs a startle defense by flashing its concealed hindwings when disturbed.
Lincoln underwing
Catocala lincolnana, the Lincoln underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae described by Auburn Edmund Brower in 1976. It belongs to the genus Catocala, commonly known as underwing moths due to their brightly patterned hindwings concealed beneath cryptic forewings. Adults have a wingspan of 40–50 mm and are active from May to June. The species has one generation per year.
Little Underwing
Catocala minuta, commonly known as the little underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by William Henry Edwards in 1864. It is one of approximately 250 species in the genus Catocala, which are characterized by dull forewings that conceal brightly colored hindwings. The larvae feed on species of honey locust (Gleditsia).
Precious Underwing
Catocala pretiosa, the Precious Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae first described by Joseph Albert Lintner in 1876. It was long treated as a synonym of Catocala crataegi but has been revalidated as a distinct species. The nominate subspecies is listed as a species of special concern and believed extirpated in Connecticut. Adults are active from May to June with likely one generation per year.
Catocala pretiosa texarkana is a subspecies of underwing moth in the family Erebidae, described by Brower in 1976. As a member of the genus Catocala, it shares the characteristic trait of cryptic, bark-mimicking forewings that conceal brightly patterned hindwings. The subspecific epithet "texarkana" suggests an association with the Texarkana region spanning Texas and Arkansas. Like other underwing moths, it is nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
White Underwing, Relict
Catocala relicta, commonly known as the White Underwing or Relict, is a large underwing moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1858, this species is notable for its cryptic forewings that conceal brightly patterned hindwings. Adults are active from July to September across a broad North American range spanning southern Canada to the southwestern United States. The larvae feed on multiple host plants including birch, hickory, poplar, oak, and willow species.
Sappho Underwing
Catocala sappho is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Strecker in 1874. It is a medium-sized underwing moth with a wingspan of 62–75 mm. Adults are active from May to July and again from September to October in highland areas. The species is found in the southeastern and central United States, ranging from Virginia and Tennessee south to Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri, and Illinois. Larvae feed on Carya species (hickories and pecans).
Youthful Underwing
Catocala subnata, commonly known as the youthful underwing, is a large underwing moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864, this species is characterized by its cryptic forewings that conceal brightly colored hindwings, a defensive trait shared with other members of the genus Catocala. The species has a broad distribution across eastern and central North America, with adults active during mid to late summer. Larvae feed on specific host trees in the walnut family.
Texan Underwing
Catocala texanae, the Texan Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae described by George Hazen French in 1902. It is endemic to Texas, with adults active from May to June. Like other underwing moths, it likely exhibits the characteristic resting posture with cryptic forewings concealing brightly patterned hindwings.
Catocala violenta is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae, part of the diverse underwing moth genus Catocala. Adults fly during mid-summer with a single annual generation. The species occupies a restricted geographic range in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico, where larvae feed specifically on Gambel's oak.
Two-banded Catoptria Moth, Three-spotted Crambus Moth, Two-banded Catoptria
A small crambid moth native to northern North America, recognized by its distinctive wing pattern with two pale bands. Adults are active during mid-summer in wet, open habitats across a broad transcontinental range. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1863 and remains relatively well-documented through observation records.
Cecharismena cara is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, described by Möschler in 1890. The species is known to occur in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae within the diverse noctuoid moth superfamily. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or appearance has been documented in accessible sources.
Cecharismena jalapena is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by William Schaus in 1906 from specimens collected in Jalapa, Mexico. The species was originally placed in the genus Rhaesena before being transferred to Cecharismena. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on rotting fruit or other organic matter.
Black Bit Moth
Celiptera frustulum, known as the black bit moth, is a nocturnal moth in the family Erebidae. It occurs in eastern North America, with records extending north to Ontario. The species has two generations annually, with adults active in late spring and early summer. Its larvae are specialized feeders on black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia).
Celypha Moth
Celypha cespitana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm, distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic realms. The species exhibits variable forewing coloration ranging from silvery-white to ochreous, greyish, or reddish tones with distinctive dark markings. Adults are active from late May through September in western Europe. The larvae feed on herbaceous plants, though specific host associations remain incompletely documented.
Gray Cenopis Moth, gray sparganothis moth
Cenopis cana is a tortricid moth found across eastern and central North America. The species was originally described by Robinson in 1869 and has undergone taxonomic revision, previously placed in the genus Sparganothis. It is one of multiple Cenopis species in North America. Available records indicate broad geographic distribution spanning the United States and Canada, with observations from 47 iNaturalist records contributing to current knowledge of its range.
Dark Scallop Moth
Cepphis decoloraria, known as the dark scallop moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Ennominae. It is native to North America and has been documented in regions including Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. The species was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886, originally placed in the genus Endropia before being transferred to Cepphis.
Alberta lutestring
Ceranemota albertae is a moth in the family Drepanidae, described by John Frederick Gates Clarke in 1938. It is endemic to western Canada, with a range extending from south-central British Columbia to south-eastern Saskatchewan. Adults are active in late summer, with flight occurring from August to September. The species inhabits dry open woodlands and shrub areas where wild cherry grows.
Ceranemota tearlei is a moth in the family Drepanidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1888. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia and Alberta south to California, Utah, and Colorado. Adults are active from late August to October, with one generation per year. The larvae feed on specific woody plants including serviceberry, mountain-ash, and willow species.
Etched Cerathosia
Cerathosia tricolor is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1887. It is found in North America, where it has been documented in at least 637 observations. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9064. As a member of the subfamily Stiriinae, it belongs to a group of relatively small, often cryptically colored noctuid moths.
owl-eyed bird dropping moth, cora moth, himalayan clematis moth
Cerma cora is a noctuid moth species first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. It is commonly known as the owl-eyed bird dropping moth, cora moth, or Himalayan clematis moth. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9061.
Chabula is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Pyraustinae. The genus was established by Moore in 1886 and contains at least two described species: Chabula acamasalis (described by Walker in 1859) and Chabula vedonalis (described by Swinhoe in 1894). These moths belong to the diverse snout moth group, characterized by their elongated labial palps.
Waxed Sallow
Chaetaglaea cerata is a noctuid moth native to northeastern North America, first described in 1943. Adults are recognized by their pale greyish-tan forewings with contrasting whitish veins. The species has a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. It is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, reflecting its limited distribution and apparent rarity.
Chalcopasta howardi is a noctuid moth first described by Henry Edwards in 1877. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9776. Information regarding its biology, host associations, and ecology remains limited.
Chamaeclea is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. The genus contains two recognized species: Chamaeclea basiochrea and Chamaeclea pernana. Both species are native to North America. The genus was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883.
Laugher Moth, Marbled Tuffet Moth, Laugher
Charadra deridens is a medium-sized noctuid moth commonly known as the Laugher Moth or Marbled Tuffet Moth. It is widespread across northern North America, ranging from eastern Canada to the Pacific coast, with notable absence from the southwestern United States. The species exhibits seasonal variation in flight period, with shorter activity windows in northern populations and extended seasons in southern regions such as Florida.
Chionodes aristella is a gelechiid moth described by Busck in 1903. It is distinguished by striking forewing coloration featuring deep purplish black with two prominent canary-yellow longitudinal streaks. The species has a restricted known distribution in the southwestern United States.