Noctuid-moth
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Stibaera thyatiroides
whaleback moth
Stibaera thyatiroides, commonly known as the whaleback moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1924. It belongs to the family Noctuidae (owlet moths) and is found in North America. The species has been assigned Hodges number 9716 in the North American moth numbering system.
Stiria sulphurea
Stiria sulphurea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species is characterized by its sulfur-yellow coloration, as suggested by its specific epithet. It is native to North America and has been documented in limited observations. The genus Stiria belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of noctuid moths with distinctive morphological features.
Supralathosea pronuba
mossy sallow
Supralathosea pronuba is a noctuid moth species described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It is commonly known as the mossy sallow and occurs in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10035. It belongs to the subfamily Oncocnemidinae within the family Noctuidae.
Sympistis acheron
Sympistis acheron is a noctuid moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It occurs in montane regions of western North America at elevations between 600 and 3,000 meters. Adults are active from late July through late September.
Sympistis baloghi
Sympistis baloghi is a noctuid moth described from a single female specimen collected in south central New Mexico. The species was formally named by James T. Troubridge in 2008. Its known wingspan measures approximately 34 mm. Adults have been documented only in June, suggesting a narrow seasonal activity window.
Sympistis chalybdis
Sympistis chalybdis is a noctuid moth species described in 1999 from western North America. It belongs to the diverse genus Sympistis, which contains numerous cryptic species often distinguished by subtle genitalic differences. The species is known from a limited number of records, reflecting both its relatively recent description and likely restricted range.
Sympistis cherti
Sympistis cherti is a noctuid moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is a relatively recently described species with a restricted distribution in montane western North America. Adults are active during mid-summer at moderate to high elevations. The species is known from very few observations.
Sympistis intruda
Sympistis intruda is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1910. It belongs to a large genus of noctuid moths distributed primarily in North America. The species is poorly documented in public databases, with limited observational records available.
Sympistis isis
Sympistis isis is a noctuid moth described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known from a single US state, Utah. The wingspan measures approximately 30 mm. As a recently described species, published information about its biology remains limited.
Sympistis jocelynae
Sympistis jocelynae is a noctuid moth described in 2008 from a single county in Utah. It is known from only two observations and remains poorly documented. The species is characterized by its moderate wingspan and late-season adult activity.
Sympistis major
Sympistis major is a noctuid moth native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The species has undergone significant taxonomic revision: originally described as a subspecies of Oncocnemis riparia, it was elevated to full species status as Oncocnemis major in 1999 and transferred to the genus Sympistis in 2008. Adults have a wingspan of 31–36 mm. Larvae are specialized feeders on Penstemon species.
Sympistis riparia
dune sympistis, dune oncocnemis
Sympistis riparia is a noctuid moth native to North America, first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875. The species is known by two common names: dune sympistis and dune oncocnemis. It holds conservation significance, having been designated as a species of special concern in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. The specific epithet 'riparia' suggests an association with riverbank or shoreline habitats, though this ecological connection has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Sympistis septu
Sympistis septu is a noctuid moth described in 2008 by James T. Troubridge. The species is known only from Colorado, United States. It has a wingspan of 29–30 mm. Knowledge of this species remains limited due to its recent description and restricted known range.
Syngrapha ignea
Mountain Beauty Moth, mountain beauty
Syngrapha ignea, commonly known as the mountain beauty moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1863. It exhibits a notably broad geographic distribution spanning from northern Alaska to southern California and New Mexico, with an additional disjunct population in Labrador. The species occurs across boreal forest and subarctic habitats, suggesting adaptation to cooler montane and northern environments. It belongs to the subfamily Plusiinae, a group characterized by distinctive wing patterns and often diurnal or crepuscular activity.
Tarache geminocula
Tarache geminocula is a moth of the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. It was first described by Clifford D. Ferris and J. Donald Lafontaine in 2009. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with adults active during the late summer months. Males have forewings measuring 10–11 mm, while females are slightly larger at 10–12 mm.
Tricholita bisulca
Tricholita bisulca is a species of noctuid moth described by Grote in 1881. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. It is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Tricholita, a group of medium-sized noctuid moths whose members are often challenging to distinguish without close examination.
Tripudia paraplesia
Tripudia paraplesia is a noctuid moth described from a small number of specimens. The species was formally named by Michael G. Pogue in 2009 during a revision of the Tripudia quadrifera species complex. Known records are limited to north-eastern Mexico and a single 1994 collection from Louisiana, USA. The species remains poorly documented in life history and ecology.
Xanthia tatago
pink-barred sallow, pink-banded sallow
Xanthia tatago is a noctuid moth described in 2003, known by the common names pink-barred sallow and pink-banded sallow. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within Noctuidae. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from the Canadian Prairie provinces and the northeastern United States.
Xestia maculata
Xestia maculata is a noctuid moth species recorded from western Canada and Montana in North America. It is associated with open alpine tundra habitats. The species was described by Smith in 1893 and was originally placed in the genus Agrotiphila. Information on this species is limited, with few documented observations.
Xestia smithii
Smith's Dart
Xestia smithii, commonly known as Smith's Dart, is a noctuid moth first described by Snellen in 1896. It is widely distributed across northern North America, from Newfoundland to Alaska, with disjunct populations in the eastern United States and western mountain ranges. The species inhabits boreal and montane forest environments.
Xestia ursae
cutworm moth, dart moth
Xestia ursae is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as a variety of Anomogyna atrata by McDunnough in 1940, but is now recognized as a distinct species in the genus Xestia. It occurs in both North America and Europe/Northern Asia.
Xystopeplus rufago
Red-winged sallow
Xystopeplus rufago, commonly known as the red-winged sallow, is a noctuid moth species described by Hübner in 1818. It belongs to the tribe Xylenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America.
Zale buchholzi
Buchholz's zale, Buchholz' Zale Moth
Zale buchholzi, commonly known as Buchholz's zale, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. It is restricted to coastal pinelands of the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains of North America. The species has a single generation annually and is a specialist feeder on pine species as larvae.
Zale perculta
Okefenokee Zale Moth
Zale perculta, commonly known as the Okefenokee Zale Moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Franclemont in 1964. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA or Hodges number 8718. It is a member of the genus Zale, which includes numerous species of nocturnal moths.