Decodes helix is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 1998. It belongs to the family Tortricidae, a large group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus Decodes is part of the tribe Cnephasiini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Very little specific information is documented about this species.
Dejongia is a genus of plume moths in the family Pterophoridae, established by Gielis in 1993. The genus name honors Dr. R. de Jong of the Naturalis Biodiversity Center (formerly National Museum of Natural History, Leiden) for his contributions to resolving phylogenetic problems. Three species are recognized: Dejongia californicus, D. lobidactylus, and D. wrightii. These moths are characterized by the deeply divided wings typical of plume moths, with fringed margins on the wing lobes.
Denisia haydenella is a species of concealer moth in the family Oecophoridae, first described by Chambers in 1877 under the basionym Blepharocera haydenella. The species is currently placed in the genus Denisia, a genus of small moths within the subfamily Oecophorinae. Like other oecophorids, adults are likely nocturnal and possess the characteristic scaled wings and coiled proboscis typical of Lepidoptera. The larval biology and specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Deoclona yuccasella is a small moth in the family Autostichidae, described by August Busck in 1903. It is known from California in western North America. The species has an intimate ecological relationship with Yucca whipplei, using the plant's dry seed pods for larval development and pupation.
Yarrow Webworm
Depressaria alienella is a small moth in the family Depressariidae, described by August Busck in 1904. It occurs across northern and western North America, from Yukon to Nova Scotia and south to Arizona and California. The larvae feed on flowers of Artemisia and Achillea species. Adults are active from July through September.
Desmia desmialis is a small crambid moth described from Arizona in 1914. The species is recognized by its distinctive wing pattern featuring multiple white patches on brown forewings and semiparallel dark lines on the hindwings. It belongs to a genus containing several similar North American species, including the grape leaffolder Desmia funeralis.
grape leaffolder, grape leaf-folder
Desmia funeralis, commonly known as the grape leaffolder, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is a minor pest of grape vineyards across the United States, with larvae that feed on grape leaves, causing characteristic leaf folding or rolling damage. The species is widely distributed from the southern United States through California, extending north to the northeastern states and southeastern Canada. Severe outbreaks have occurred in localized areas, particularly when natural parasitoid populations fail to control moth numbers.
Grape Leafroller Moth
Desmia maculalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, currently treated as a synonym of Desmia funeralis (the Grape Leaffolder Moth). The species was described by Westwood in 1832. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are known to feed on grape and related plants, rolling or folding leaves for shelter. The taxonomic status of Desmia maculalis as a distinct species versus a synonym remains subject to revision.
mournful desmia moth
Desmia ploralis, commonly known as the mournful desmia moth, is a species of snout moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by French entomologist Achille Guenée in 1854. The species is distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States. Like other members of the genus Desmia, it is likely associated with host plants in the grape family (Vitaceae), though specific host records for this species are limited.
Desmia tages is a moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. It occurs in the Caribbean and southeastern United States, with records from Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Florida, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The species belongs to the subfamily Spilomelinae, a diverse group of snout moths. No specific ecological or biological details have been documented for this species beyond its geographic distribution.
Destutia flumenata is a species of geometrid moth described by Pearsall in 1906. It is recorded from North America and is cataloged under Hodges number 6880 in the Moth Photographers Group system. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
Destutia oblentaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Grote in 1883. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6882.
Diachorisia is a genus of small moths first described by Clemens in 1860. The genus is classified within the family Meessiidae, though it has historically been placed in Tineidae. It contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America. The genus is documented through over 1,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-recorded for a small moth group.
Diaphania is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae, containing approximately 30-40 species distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, with some species extending into temperate North America. Several species are significant agricultural pests of cucurbit crops, including the melonworm (D. hyalinata), pickleworm (D. nitidalis), and cucumber moth (D. indica). These species are characterized by distinctive translucent wing patches and rapid larval development on cucurbitaceous hosts.
Orange-shouldered Sherbet Moth, White Palpita Moth
Diaphania costata is a small moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. It is notable for its translucent white wings with a distinctive gold line along the leading edge of the forewing. The species has an exceptionally wide distribution, occurring naturally across the Indomalayan realm and Europe, with introduced populations established in Mexico and Texas. Adults are active and can be found year-round in suitable climates, with wingspans under 20 mm.
Calgary Dart
Diarsia calgary, commonly known as the Calgary Dart, is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1898. It is a medium-sized moth with a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. The species occupies a broad elevational range across western North America, from subarctic Yukon through mountainous regions to the southwestern United States.
Freeman's Dart, Rosy Dart
Diarsia rosaria is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. It occurs across much of Canada from Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, extending south to northern California and eastern Oregon. The species is abundant in wet conifer forests and has two recognized subspecies: D. r. rosaria and D. r. freemani.
Red Dart
Diarsia rubifera, commonly known as the Red Dart, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is broadly distributed across North America, ranging from coast to coast in Canada and the northern United States, with southern extensions into western North Carolina, Tennessee, and parts of the western states. The species was first described by Grote in 1875 and is recognized as a valid species within the genus Diarsia.
Pied Shawl Moth
Diasemiodes janassialis is a small moth in the family Crambidae, commonly known as the Pied Shawl Moth. First described by Francis Walker in 1859, it occurs across the southeastern and south-central United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Spilomelinae, a diverse group of grass moths.
Diastema cnossia is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Druce in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae and was originally placed in the genus Pseudina. The species is recorded from North America and has been documented in citizen science observations.
Diastema leo is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The genus Diastema belongs to a diverse group of noctuid moths found primarily in the Americas. As a recently described species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Diastictis sperryorum is a small crambid moth with a wingspan of 22–25 mm, characterized by brown wings with scattered white dots. First described by Canadian entomologist Eugene Munroe in 1956, this species is primarily found in California with scattered records across the southwestern United States. Adults are active from February through August.
cutworm, dart moth
Dichagyris arabella is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Dyar in 1901. It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and is native to North America. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 14 records on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Dichagyris, it is likely nocturnal and associated with open habitats.
Dichagyris proclivis is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1887. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10871 for North American moth identification. Records indicate presence across North America, with 70+ observations documented on iNaturalist.
A crambid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1912. Adults are active during summer and autumn months. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Dichogama gudmanni by major taxonomic databases, though it remains in use in some sources.
Alfalfa Leaf Tier, Alfalfa Leaftier Moth
Dichomeris acuminatus is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as the alfalfa leaf tier. It has an exceptionally broad distribution spanning multiple continents including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. The species was first described by Otto Staudinger in 1876. Despite its common name suggesting association with alfalfa, the species appears to be a generalist with a wide ecological tolerance given its cosmopolitan range.
Dichomeris barnesiella is a small gelechiid moth with distinctive bicolored forewings. The species was described from specimens collected in Arizona and Mexico. Adults are active during spring and late summer. The sharply divided wing pattern is unusual within the genus.
Bilobed Dichomeris Moth
Dichomeris bilobella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. It occurs across eastern and central North America from Nova Scotia to eastern Kansas. Adults are active from May through August. The larvae are leaf-feeders on goldenrods (Solidago) and asters (Aster).
A small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 12 mm, characterized by dark forewings with a distinctive yellowish-brown basal patch. The species was described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1874 and occurs across central North America. Adults are active from spring through fall, with larvae feeding on Rudbeckia species.
Black-edged Dichomeris, Black-edged Carbatina, Black-edged Dichomeris Moth
A small gelechiid moth with forewings measuring 7.5–8.5 mm. Native to East Asia and the northeastern United States, with established exotic populations in the Netherlands. Larvae feed on Prunus species in Korea.
A small moth in the family Gelechiidae described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. Adults are active across multiple seasons in the southeastern United States. The larval stage feeds specifically on Indigofera lindheimeri, a species of indigo plant.
Little Devil Moth, little devil
Dichomeris nonstrigella, commonly known as the Little Devil Moth, is a small gelechiid moth described by V.T. Chambers in 1878. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active in late spring and early summer. The species is notable for its specialized larval association with a single plant host.
Dichomeris offula is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is recorded from scattered localities across eastern and central North America, with a disjunct population in western Canada. The species belongs to a large genus of gelechiid moths, many of which are associated with herbaceous plants and leaf litter habitats.
Dichomeris pelta is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is known from a limited range in the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from South Carolina and Florida. Adults are active across multiple seasons, with flight records spanning January through June and again in October and December, suggesting either a multivoltine life cycle or extended emergence patterns. The species belongs to a large genus of gelechiid moths, many of which are poorly known biologically.
Dichomeris vindex is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is found across eastern North America from Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to Florida, and west to Louisiana and Oklahoma. The larvae feed specifically on Helianthus hirsutus, a species of sunflower.
Dichrorampha incanana is a small tortricid moth species first described by Clemens in 1860. Originally placed in the genus Halonota, it was later transferred to Dichrorampha. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini. Very little published information exists on its biology, ecology, or distribution beyond taxonomic records.
Diedra wielgusi is a species of tortricid moth described by Clarke in 1991. It occurs in western and south-central North America, with records from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Ontario. Adults are medium-sized for the family, with a wingspan of approximately 24–28 mm, and fly during autumn months.
Digitivalva clarkei is a species of moth in the family Glyphipterigidae, first described by Gaedike in 1984. It belongs to the subfamily Acrolepiinae, a group of small moths commonly known as false diamondback moths. The genus Digitivalva is characterized by distinctive wing patterns and is primarily associated with herbaceous host plants. Specific biological details about this species remain limited in published literature.
Digrammia aliciata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by Cassino in 1928. The genus Digrammia comprises small to medium-sized moths commonly known as granite moths, characterized by their cryptic coloration and wing patterns that often resemble stone or bark surfaces.
Digrammia burneyata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by McDunnough in 1939. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as granite moths, characterized by their cryptic coloration. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited. Its Hodges number is 6376.
Digrammia eremiata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The genus Digrammia includes species commonly referred to as "granite moths" or "angles," though specific common names for D. eremiata are not documented. The species is part of a diverse North American moth fauna that has been studied through blacklighting surveys and museum collections. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Digrammia fieldi is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Swett in 1916. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as granite moths. The species has been recorded in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited. Like other members of the genus Digrammia, it is likely associated with rocky or granitic habitats.
Digrammia imparilata is a species of geometrid moth described by Ferguson in 2008. It belongs to the genus Digrammia, a group commonly known as granite moths. The species is known from North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Oak Angles and Allies
Digrammia muscariata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It has been recorded at blacklighting displays in California, where it is attracted to ultraviolet light sources. The species was originally described as Tephrina muscariata by Guenée in 1858. Three subspecies are recognized: D. m. muscariata, D. m. respersata, and D. m. teucaria.
Dark-bordered Granite
Digrammia neptaria, the dark-bordered granite, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species is part of the diverse Digrammia genus, which includes several 'granite' moths named for their speckled wing patterns. Its MONA or Hodges number is 6396.
Digrammia triviata is a species of geometrid moth first described in 1917 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. The species is distributed across North America. As with other members of the genus Digrammia, it is a nocturnal species attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
New Mexico Locust Angle
Digrammia yavapai is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Grossbeck in 1907. It is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6393. The species is part of a diverse genus of moths commonly known as "granite moths" or "angle moths" due to their characteristic wing patterns.
Dinumma is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae, established by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus contains approximately 11 described species distributed across South and Southeast Asia, with one species introduced to North America. Adults exhibit characteristic wing venation and palp structure typical of the subfamily Calpinae. Larvae of at least one species demonstrate unusual aquatic locomotion behavior.
Dioryctria okanaganella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described in 1969. It occurs in western North America from southern British Columbia to northern California. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with coniferous forests.
Dioryctria subtracta is a small snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. It is known only from New Mexico in the southwestern United States. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly called coneworm moths due to their habit of feeding within conifer cones. Adult moths are attracted to lights at night.