Noctuidae
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Euxoa spumata
Euxoa spumata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by McDunnough in 1940. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species is documented from western Canada with confirmed records in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, it likely exhibits the typical noctuid life cycle with nocturnal adult activity and larval stages that may include cutworm behavior, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa stigmatalis
Euxoa stigmatalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1900. It is a member of the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous cutworm species. The species is native to North America. As a noctuid moth, it likely shares the typical life history of many Euxoa species, with larvae that are cutworms feeding on vegetation and adults that are nocturnal. However, specific biological details for this species are poorly documented in available sources.
Euxoa stygialis
Euxoa stygialis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10761. Like other Euxoa species, it is part of the diverse cutworm moth fauna that includes agricultural pests, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa teleboa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa teleboa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it shares the general biology of cutworm moths, with larvae that are nocturnal feeders on plants. The species is poorly documented compared to related cutworms like the army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris).
Euxoa terrealis
Euxoa terrealis is a species of noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it is part of a group commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed on plant material, though specific life history details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Euxoa terrenus
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa terrenus is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, where the larvae feed as generalist herbivores on various plants. The species is one of many Euxoa species known as cutworms, with larvae that typically feed at night and hide in soil during the day. Adult moths are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Euxoa trifasciata
Euxoa trifasciata is a noctuid moth species found in western North America. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous cutworm species. The species was described by Smith in 1888. Available records indicate its presence in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and California, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Euxoa ustulata
Euxoa ustulata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1976. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which includes numerous cutworm and dart moth species distributed across North America. The species is part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms or armyworms. Information specific to E. ustulata remains limited in the provided sources, though the genus is well-documented for its agricultural significance and ecological roles.
Euxoa vallus
Euxoa vallus is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to a genus containing numerous cutworm species, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species is recorded from North America, though specific ecological details are sparse compared to better-studied congeners such as Euxoa auxiliaris (army cutworm). Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a typical noctuid life cycle with larvae that may exhibit cutworm behavior.
Euxoa velleripennis
Fleece-winged Dart
Euxoa velleripennis, commonly known as the fleece-winged dart, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other Euxoa species, the larvae are cutworms that feed on plant stems and can damage agricultural crops. The species is assigned Hodges number 10803 in the North American moth classification system.
Euxoa vetusta
cutworm, dart moth
Euxoa vetusta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10724.
Euxoa violaris
Violet Dart, violet dart moth
Euxoa violaris, the violet dart moth, is a species of noctuid moth native to North America. Described in 1868 by Grote and Robinson, it is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut. As a member of the genus Euxoa, its larvae likely share characteristics with other cutworms in the genus, though species-specific biology remains poorly documented.
Euxoa westermanni
Euxoa westermanni is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Staudinger in 1857. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 10707. Two subspecies are recognized: Euxoa westermanni westermanni and Euxoa westermanni polaris (Bang-Haas, 1910). As a member of the dart moth genus Euxoa, adults are likely nocturnal and larvae probably exhibit typical cutworm feeding behavior on herbaceous plants, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa wilsoni
Euxoa wilsoni is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1873. It belongs to the large genus Euxoa, which contains numerous similar-looking species that are often difficult to distinguish. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 10867. As with other Euxoa species, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on vegetation, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa xasta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa xasta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. It is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10821. As a member of the large genus Euxoa, it shares characteristics with other cutworm moths whose larvae are known agricultural pests, though specific details about this species' biology remain limited in available sources.
Eviridemas minuta
Eviridemas minuta is a small moth species and the sole member of its genus, which was erected by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1929. Originally described by Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910, this species belongs to the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths. The genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only this single species.
Exyra fax
Pitcher Plant Moth, Epauletted Pitcher Plant Moth
Exyra fax, commonly known as the Pitcher Plant Moth, is a small noctuid moth specialized on pitcher plants. It occurs in eastern North America from Manitoba through the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic Coastal Plain, with a range extending from Nova Scotia south to Georgia. The species is in decline due to habitat disruption and is listed as threatened in Connecticut. Adults are active during summer months, and larvae are obligate feeders on Sarracenia purpurea.
Exyra semicrocea
Pitcher Plant Mining Moth
Exyra semicrocea, commonly known as the Pitcher Plant Mining Moth, is a small noctuid moth specialized on pitcher plants in the genus Sarracenia. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States coastal plain, where it completes its entire life cycle within pitcher plant pitchers. Its larvae are miners that feed internally on pitcher plant tissue, making this one of the few moth species adapted to this unusual habitat.
Fagitana
Fagitana is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Walker in 1865. The genus contains two described species: Fagitana gigantea (Draudt, 1950) and Fagitana littera (Guenée, 1852). It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within Noctuidae.
Fagitana littera
Marsh Fern Moth
Fagitana littera, commonly known as the marsh fern moth, is a noctuid moth described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species is notable for its highly specialized larval ecology, with Thelypteris palustris (marsh fern) reported as its only known host plant. It is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, reflecting potential vulnerability due to habitat specificity. The species occurs in North America, though detailed distribution and life history information remain limited in published sources.
Fala
Fala is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae, established by Grote in 1875. The genus belongs to the tribe Stiriini and is part of the diverse noctuid moth fauna. Members of this genus are classified within the superfamily Noctuoidea, one of the largest groups of Lepidoptera. Very few observations of Fala species have been documented, with only 8 records reported to iNaturalist, suggesting either rarity, cryptic habits, or limited survey effort.
Feltia
Feltia is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Francis Walker in 1856. The genus comprises approximately 18 described species distributed primarily across North America, with some species extending into northern Eurasia. Several Feltia species are notable agricultural pests, with larvae commonly known as cutworms or armyworms that feed on a variety of crops. The genus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many species transferred from related genera such as Agrotis and Trichosilia based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Feltia evanidalis
cutworm, dart moth
Feltia evanidalis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species is a known host for the ichneumon wasp Ceratogastra ornata, which parasitizes its eggs or early larval stages.
Feltia herilis
Master's Dart, Herald Dart
Feltia herilis, commonly known as Master's Dart or Herald Dart, is a noctuid moth native to North America. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873, this species has one generation per year with adults active from July through October. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of plants including crops, forages, vegetables, forbs, and herbs. Adults have been observed feeding on nectar, with one documented instance on Liatris.
Feltia inyoca
cutworm, dart moth
Feltia inyoca is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 2004. Like other Feltia species, it is a noctuid moth whose larvae are known as cutworms. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10670.1. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Feltia manifesta
Adobe Dart
Feltia manifesta, commonly known as the Adobe Dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Morrison in 1875 under the name Agrotis manifesta. The species is found in North America, where its larvae develop as subterranean cutworms. Adult moths have been documented visiting flowers, where they serve as hosts for the parasitoid ichneumon wasp Ceratogastra ornata.
Feltia mollis
Soft Dart
Feltia mollis is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Soft Dart. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1857 as Agrotis mollis and later transferred to the genus Feltia. As a member of the cutworm group, larvae likely exhibit subterranean feeding habits typical of this ecological guild, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Feltia tricosa
tricose dart
Feltia tricosa, commonly known as the tricose dart, is a noctuid moth found in central North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. Adults are active from July through September in northern portions of its range. The larvae are subterranean cutworms that have been observed feeding on a variety of plants. This species is notable as a host for the ichneumon wasp Ceratogastra ornata, which parasitizes its eggs and early larval stages.
Feralia comstocki
Comstock's Sallow
Feralia comstocki, commonly known as Comstock's Sallow, is a noctuid moth found across northern and western North America. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. Adults fly in spring, with larvae feeding on pine species. One subspecies, F. c. columbiana, is recognized.
Feralia jocosa
jocose sallow, joker moth
Feralia jocosa is a noctuid moth known as the jocose sallow or joker moth. It occurs across boreal and temperate forests of North America from Newfoundland to coastal British Columbia, though it is replaced by the related Feralia deceptiva in the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. The species is a spring flyer with a narrow wingspan of 30–32 mm. Larvae are specialized feeders on Pinus species, with documented use of Tsuga canadensis in some populations.
Feralia major
Major Sallow
Feralia major is a noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. It occurs across the northeastern United States and southern boreal forest of Canada, extending west to Alberta. Adults are active in April, with timing varying by location. The species was first described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1890.
Fishia discors
garden cutworm
Fishia discors, commonly known as the garden cutworm, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. The species is recognized by its MONA/Hodges number 9970. As a member of the cutworm or dart moth group, it belongs to the diverse family Noctuidae, one of the largest families of Lepidoptera.
Fishia dispar
Fishia dispar is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1900. It occurs in western North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Utah. The species belongs to the genus Fishia within the subfamily Noctuinae. Available information on this species is limited.
Fishia illocata
Wandering Brocade, Wandering Brocade Moth
Fishia illocata is a noctuid moth known as the wandering brocade, first described by Francis Walker in 1857. It occurs across North America from coast to coast, with notable abundance in wet coastal forests and wet conifer forests of the northern Rocky Mountains. Adults are active in fall and have a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. The larvae feed on alder foliage.
Fishia nigrescens
Fishia nigrescens is a noctuid moth species described in 2013, found in arid regions of the western United States. Adults are active in late fall, primarily October. The species name refers to the dark, charcoal gray forewing coloration. Larvae have been documented feeding on Ericameria nauseosa, a shrub in the sunflower family.
Fota
Fota is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae. It was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The genus belongs to the tribe Stiriini, a group of owlet moths characterized by distinctive morphological features. As of current records, the genus has been documented with limited observational data.
Fota armata
Fota armata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1882. It is found in North America. The species is assigned to the subfamily Stiriinae and tribe Stiriini. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9842.
Fota minorata
Fota minorata is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae, described by Grote in 1882. It is known from North America. The genus Fota belongs to the tribe Stiriini, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths. Very little detailed biological information is available for this species specifically.
Franclemontia
Franclemontia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Ferguson in 1992. The genus contains a single described species, Franclemontia interrogans (Walker, 1856). It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest lineages within the owlet moths. Very few observations of this genus exist in natural history databases.
Galgula
The Wedgling
Galgula is a genus of noctuid moths comprising at least three described species. The most well-documented species, Galgula partita, has been observed visiting apple flowers and contributing to nocturnal pollination of agricultural crops. These moths are small, nocturnal insects attracted to ultraviolet light sources. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae within the large family Noctuidae.
Gerra radicalis
Gerra radicalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Agaristinae. First described by Francis Walker in 1865, this moth occurs in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9302 in the North American moth classification system. Available information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Gloanna
Gloanna is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Nye in 1975. The genus contains three described species: G. grisescens, G. hecate, and G. mexicana. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of owlet moths.
Gloanna hecate
Gloanna hecate is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) described from North America in 1983. It belongs to a small genus within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recognized by the Hodges number 9844.1 in the North American moth numbering system. Published information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Globia
arches
Globia is a genus of noctuid moths commonly called "arches", containing approximately seven described species. The genus was established in 2010 to replace the preoccupied name Capsula, which itself had replaced Archanara. Species in this genus are distributed across the Holarctic region. Several species have undergone notable range expansions in recent decades, particularly in Britain.
Globia laeta
red sedge borer, red sedge borer moth
Globia laeta, commonly known as the red sedge borer, is a small noctuid moth native to eastern North America. The species was first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875 and was formerly placed in the genus Capsula before that name was changed to Globia due to a preoccupied mollusk genus. The moth is notable for its specialized larval habit of boring into the stems of Sparganium (bur-reed) plants.
Globia oblonga
Oblong Sedge Borer Moth, oblong sedge borer
Globia oblonga is a noctuid moth commonly known as the oblong sedge borer. First described by Grote in 1882, this species was formerly placed in the genus Capsula before that name was abandoned due to a homonym conflict with a mollusk genus. The species is notable for its specialized larval biology: early instars are leaf miners on emergent aquatic plants, while later instars transition to stem-boring below the water line. Adults are medium-sized moths with wingspans of 35–50 mm.
Globia subflava
Yellow Sedge Borer Moth, Subflava Sedge Borer
Globia subflava is a noctuid moth native to North America, commonly known as the yellow sedge borer or subflava sedge borer. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882 and is characterized by its stem-boring larval habit in wetland plants. Adults are active in mid-summer with a single annual generation.
Glottulini
Glottulini is a tribe of moths within the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. Members are classified in the superfamily Noctuoidea, one of the largest groups of Lepidoptera. The tribe contains multiple genera of medium-sized noctuid moths. Little published information exists on the distinguishing characteristics of this tribe compared to related noctuine tribes.
Gondysia consobrina
Consobrina's Darkwing, Consobrina Darkwing Moth
Gondysia consobrina is a noctuid moth of the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species was transferred from the genus Dysgonia to Gondysia based on morphological and molecular evidence. It occurs in the southeastern United States, where it produces multiple generations annually. The larval host plant remains unknown.
Gonodes
Gonodes is a genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) erected by Herbert Druce in 1908. The genus contains at least 12 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with records from Central and South America and the Caribbean. Species-level taxonomy has been revised by multiple authors including Hampson, Dyar, and E. D. Jones during the early 20th century. The genus is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of noctuid moths.