Chionodes baro is a small moth species in the family Gelechiidae, described by Hodges in 1999. It is known from a limited number of records in eastern and central North America. The species belongs to a large and taxonomically challenging genus of gelechiid moths, many of which are poorly characterized beyond their original descriptions.
Chionodes dentella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of 9–10 mm, distributed across the southern and western United States. The species is readily identified by its striking black-and-white forewing pattern, featuring a divided color scheme with characteristic tooth-like projections. It has been recorded from Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California, Mississippi, and Florida.
Eye-ringed Chionodes Moth, Eyeringed Chionodes Moth
Chionodes discoocellella is a small gelechiid moth found across the eastern and central United States. The species is distinguished by distinctive forewing markings including a yellowish-white discal spot with a black central dot. Larvae are specialized feeders on plants in the family Polygonaceae.
Chionodes lophosella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 12 mm, distributed along the Pacific coast of North America from Washington to California. The species is distinguished by distinctive raised scale tufts on the forewings and a conspicuous white costal spot. Larvae have been documented feeding on two lupine species, Lupinus chamissonis and Lupinus arboreus.
black-smudged chionodes moth
Chionodes mediofuscella is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as the black-smudged chionodes moth. It occurs across much of North America from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to British Columbia, Colorado, Arizona, and northern California. The larvae feed on giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida).
Chionodes pereyra is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Clarke in 1947. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from Massachusetts and Michigan south to Florida and Texas. The larvae are specialized feeders on red oak group Quercus species.
Chionodes tessa is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Clarke in 1947. It is known from western North America, with records from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, and Arizona. As a member of the large genus Chionodes, it belongs to a group of small moths whose larvae typically feed on plant material, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.
Chionodes thoraceochrella is a small gelechiid moth distributed across much of North America. The species is recognized by its distinctive wing pattern featuring dark brown and black scaling on a whitish fuscous ground color, with characteristic longitudinal streaks and an angulated white fascia near the wing apex. Larvae are known to feed on several oak species and chokecherry.
Subflexus Straw Moth
Chloridea subflexa is a noctuid moth first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is the sibling species of the tobacco budworm (Chloridea virescens), from which it is distinguished by host plant specialization. The species is notably rare compared to its widespread congener and feeds exclusively on ground cherry (Physalis spp., Solanaceae). It has been recorded across a broad geographic range from the United States through the Antilles to Argentina.
Bent-lined Dart, bent-line dart
Choephora fungorum, known as the bent-lined dart, is a noctuid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active in autumn and possess a wingspan of 33–47 mm. The species is notable for its broad geographic range spanning from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast.
Diana's choreutis moth, Inverness Twitcher
Choreutis diana is a small moth in the family Choreutidae with a wingspan of 14–18 mm. It occurs across northern North America and most of Europe, though in Britain it is restricted to a single known site in Scotland. The species exhibits distinct seasonal activity patterns that differ between regions, and its larvae are specialized leafrollers on several woody host plants.
Choristostigma disputalis is a small crambid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It is distributed across western North America from Alberta and British Columbia south to California, Oregon, and Arizona. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 20 mm and are active from April through August. The species is most readily distinguished from its congener Choristostigma elegantalis by its paler forewing ground color and distinctive wing pattern elements.
Choristostigma roseopennalis is a small crambid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It is distributed across the southern and eastern United States and Mexico, with records from Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. The species is distinguished by its bright coloration and has been documented at ultraviolet and mercury-vapor light traps in mountain oak woodland habitats.
Formosa looper, Formosa Looper Moth
Chrysanympha formosa, commonly known as the Formosa looper, is a noctuid moth found in eastern North America. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1865, this species ranges from Newfoundland west to Manitoba and south to the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Adults are active during summer months, with flight periods varying by latitude. The larvae feed on specific host plants in the Ericaceae family.
Chrysendeton nigrescens is a small moth species in the family Crambidae, first described by Heppner in 1991. It is known exclusively from pitcher plant bogs in the southeastern United States. The species has a narrow geographic range, recorded only from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Adults are active during two distinct periods: spring (May–June) and late summer (August–September).
Morbid Owlet, Morbid Owlet Moth
Chytolita morbidalis is a litter moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the Morbid Owlet. It is widely distributed across North America, ranging from coast to coast in the northern United States and Canada, extending south to North Carolina, Texas, and Florida. The species inhabits deciduous woodlands and forest edges. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
barrens chytonix
Chytonix sensilis, commonly known as the barrens chytonix, is a small noctuid moth native to eastern North America. First described in 1881, it is listed as endangered in Connecticut. The species is notable for its specialized larval diet of fungi growing on leaf litter and dead wood.
Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Cisseps fulvicollis, the yellow-collared scape moth, is a member of the tiger moth subfamily Arctiinae. Adults are distinguished by a bright yellow or orange collar on a black body, with wingspan ranging 25–38 mm. The species is active during daylight hours, feeding on nectar and pollen. Larvae feed nocturnally on grasses and sedges. It is widespread across North America from Canada to Texas and Florida.
Cissusa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The genus was established by Francis Walker in 1856 and contains at least five recognized species distributed in the Americas. Species include Cissusa spadix (originally described by Cramer in 1780), Cissusa mucronata (Grote, 1883), Cissusa valens (H. Edwards, 1881), Cissusa indiscreta (H. Edwards, 1886), and Cissusa inconspicua (Schaus, 1894). The genus is placed within the diverse erebid moth fauna and has been subject to taxonomic revision, with one former species (Cissusa subtermina) reassigned.
Black-dotted Brown Moth
Cissusa spadix, known as the Black-dotted Brown Moth, is a noctuid moth in the family Erebidae. It is widespread across eastern and central North America, ranging from southern Canada to the southeastern United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. It has been documented in outbreak populations in Georgia.
Cisthene deserta is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. First described by Felder in 1868, this species has a restricted distribution in western North America, recorded from Utah and California. Adults are active from spring through mid-summer, with forewings measuring 9–11 mm.
Packard's Lichen Moth
Cisthene packardii, commonly known as Packard's lichen moth, is a small erebid moth described by Grote in 1863. It occurs in the eastern and central United States, with adults active nearly year-round in southern portions of its range. The species is associated with lichen-rich habitats and its larvae feed specifically on algae and lichens.
Lead-colored Lichen Moth
Cisthene plumbea is a small tiger moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Richard Harper Stretch in 1885. It is found in eastern North America, where larvae feed on lichen. The species exhibits bivoltine or trivoltine life cycles depending on latitude, with adults active from June through September.
Striated Lichen Moth
Cisthene striata, described by Rodrigues Ottolengui in 1898, is a small lichen moth in the family Erebidae. It is known from a limited distribution in the eastern and central United States, with records from Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida. The species has a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing year-round in Florida, suggesting continuous breeding activity in warmer portions of its range.
double-lined gray moth, Double-lined Gray
Cleora sublunaria, known as the double-lined gray moth, is a geometrid moth species native to North America. Adults are active primarily from February to June with a single annual generation. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in forewing length, with males measuring 13–17 mm and females 14–17 mm. Larvae feed on oak (Quercus) and sweetfern (Comptonia) species.
Cliniodes is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Odontiinae. First described by Achille Guenée in 1854, the genus was long synonymized with Idessa Walker but restored to validity through taxonomic revision. The genus contains approximately 30 described species arranged into multiple subgenera and species groups, with distribution centered in the Neotropical region. Recent taxonomic work has clarified relationships with related genera including Metrea, Basonga, and Sobanga.
Cobubatha is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Eriopinae. The genus includes species of small to medium-sized moths with relatively unremarkable forewing patterns compared to many noctuids. Members of this genus are part of the diverse North American noctuid fauna. The specific epithet 'n-sp' indicates an undetermined or undescribed species within the genus.
Cochylichroa temerana is a small tortricid moth native to eastern North America. The species was transferred from the genus Cochylis to the redefined genus Cochylichroa in 2019 based on phylogenetic analysis. Adults are active from early spring through mid-summer. It has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, and southeastern Canada.
Cochylis carmelana is a small tortricid moth species described in 1907. It is known only from coastal California in the United States. Adults are active in early spring, with records from February and April. The species appears to be narrowly distributed and poorly studied, with basic biological details remaining unknown.
prominent moths
Coelodasys is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, established by Packard in 1864. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Species include the plain schizura (Coelodasys apicalis) and the unicorn prominent (Coelodasys unicornis). The genus is classified within the subfamily Heterocampinae.
Coleophora asterophagella is a case-bearing moth in the family Coleophoridae, described by McDunnough in 1944. The species is known from central Canada, with records from Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba. Larvae are specialized feeders on Aster species, constructing distinctive annulate (ringed) cases from plant material.
Pale Elm Case-bearer
Coleophora badiipennella is a small case-bearing moth in the family Coleophoridae, first described by Duponchel in 1843. It is widely distributed across Europe and has been introduced to North America. The species is associated with several deciduous tree genera, particularly elms. Adults are active in early summer.
orange larch tubemaker
Coleotechnites laricis, the orange larch tubemaker, is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of 10.5–13 mm. It is found in eastern Canada and the north-eastern United States, where its larvae are specialized feeders on eastern larch. The species has one generation per year.
Coleotechnites quercivorella is a small gelechiid moth native to North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 11 mm. The species is widely distributed across Canada and the United States, with records spanning from British Columbia and Alberta to the Atlantic coast and south to Texas and California. Larvae are specialized feeders on oak (Quercus) species.
distinguished colymychus moth
Colomychus talis is a crambid moth occurring in the southeastern United States and Mexico. Adults are active from May through August. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878 and is recorded from ten U.S. states.
Comadia alleni is a cossid moth species described by Brown in 1975. It is known from California, where adults fly during late spring. The species is characterized by relatively small forewings for the family, measuring 17–18 mm in length. Like other members of the genus Comadia, it belongs to a group of wood-boring moths whose larvae develop in plant stems or roots.
Comadia dolli is a small moth in the family Cossidae (carpenter or goat moths), first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1923. It is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. Adults are active during the summer months from May through August. The species is one of several in the genus Comadia, which are generally associated with desert and aridland habitats.
Ornate Compacta Moth
Compacta capitalis is a species of crambid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. It occurs across the eastern and central United States, with records spanning from Maryland south to Florida and westward to Texas, with possible occurrence in Colorado and north to Illinois. Adults are active during the warmer months, with flight records from May through August. The species is characterized by distinctive dark apical blotches on both forewings and hindwings.
Double-ringed Conchylodes
Conchylodes concinnalis is a small crambid moth found in Mexico and the south-eastern United States, with western extensions to Arizona and southern California. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 23–24 mm and display distinctive white wings marked with black bands and spots. The species is active from March through September, with adults attracted to light. The specific epithet 'concinnalis' and common name 'Double-ringed Conchylodes' reference the prominent paired dark markings on the forewings.
Conchylodes diphteralis is a small crambid moth described by Carl Geyer in 1832. The species exhibits a broad geographic distribution spanning the southeastern United States, the West Indies, and South America. Adults have a wingspan of 24–29 mm and are active nearly year-round in Florida. Larvae feed on Cordia species.
Blush Conchylodes Moth
Conchylodes salamisalis, commonly known as the Blush Conchylodes Moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Herbert Druce in 1895. The species is distributed across Central America and the southern United States, with confirmed records from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, and Texas. The moth exhibits distinctive wing patterning with silky hyaline white forewings and hindwings marked with dark brown streaks, bands, and spots.
Condica is a genus of noctuid moths erected by Francis Walker in 1856. The genus contains approximately 60 described species distributed across multiple continents, with documented records from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Several species are recognized as agricultural pests, particularly of safflower, sunflower, and cotton crops. The genus is classified within the subfamily Condicinae of the family Noctuidae.
Condica andrena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1911. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small, dull-colored moths. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited. Like other members of the genus Condica, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to light.
Condica begallo is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by William Barnes in 1905, this North American species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9709. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized noctuids. Available information is limited; the species is known from scattered records across North America.
Condica leucorena is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae. It was described by Smith in 1900. The species is present in North America. Very little is known about its biology or ecology due to limited documentation and few observations.
Condica luxuriosa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1926. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized noctuids. The species has been documented in both North and Middle America, though published biological information remains limited.
Condica orta is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It is a North American species with limited published documentation. Available records indicate it belongs to a genus of noctuid moths commonly known as condicines or underwing moths, though specific ecological and biological details for this species remain sparse in the accessible literature.
Cobbler Moth, Cobbler
Condica sutor, commonly called the cobbler or cobbler moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Perigea sutor. It is widespread across North America and has been documented in over 2,700 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively common and well-observed. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9699 in North American moth classification systems.
Condica temecula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1905. It is native to North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9691. The species belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized noctuid moths. Available records indicate it has been observed at least 53 times according to iNaturalist data.
Copablepharon michiganensis is a noctuid moth described in 2004 from Michigan. It belongs to a genus of sand-dwelling moths whose larvae are associated with dune habitats. The species is known from very few records, reflecting either genuine rarity or limited survey effort in its specialized habitat.