Noctuidae
Guides
Hexorthodes nipana
Hexorthodes nipana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1910. Originally described as Mamestra nipana, it is currently placed in the genus Hexorthodes. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 10286.
Hexorthodes serrata
serrated dart moth
Hexorthodes serrata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Smith in 1900 and is assigned Hodges number 10592 in the North American moth classification system. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of ground-dwelling moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Hillia iris
iris rover, Iris Rover Moth
Hillia iris, commonly known as the iris rover, is a noctuid moth species described by Johan Wilhelm Zetterstedt in 1839. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and Norway. It has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9967.
Homoanarta falcata
Homoanarta falcata is a noctuid moth described by Neumoegen in 1884. The species occurs in the southwestern United States, with documented records from Texas, Utah, and Arizona. As a member of the tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of primarily North American noctuids. Very little is known about the biology and ecology of this species beyond its basic taxonomic description and geographic occurrence.
Homoanarta peralta
Homoanarta peralta is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus Homoanarta contains multiple species distributed in North America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Homoglaea carbonaria
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homoglaea carbonaria is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1876. It was originally placed in the genus Lithophane before being transferred to Homoglaea. The species is known from North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Noctuidae, it likely has a typical noctuid life cycle with larvae that are cutworms, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9883.
Homoglaea dives
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homoglaea dives is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1907. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9882. As a member of the Xylenini tribe within Noctuinae, it belongs to a diverse group of nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Homoglaea hircina
Goat Sallow
Homoglaea hircina, the goat sallow, is a noctuid moth species described by Morrison in 1876. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Homolagoa
Homolagoa is a monotypic genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, containing the single species Homolagoa grotelliformis. The genus was established by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The sole species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9043.
Homophoberia cristata
waterlily moth, crested wedge-spot moth, waterlily owlet
Homophoberia cristata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the waterlily moth or crested wedge-spot moth. It occurs in North America and has been documented in 328 iNaturalist observations. The species was described by Morrison in 1875.
Homorthodes
Homorthodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by McDunnough in 1943. The genus comprises approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in North America. One species, Homorthodes lindseyi, is commonly known as the Southern Scurfy Quaker Moth. Species within this genus are part of the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Homorthodes carneola
Homorthodes carneola is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the genus Homorthodes, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths found primarily in North America. Very few observations of this species have been documented, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats. The species epithet 'carneola' derives from Latin, referencing a flesh-colored or pinkish appearance.
Homorthodes communis
Alder Quaker
Homorthodes communis, commonly known as the alder Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1904 under the basionym Taeniocampa communis. The species is found in North America and is assigned the MONA or Hodges number 10533.
Homorthodes dubia
Homorthodes dubia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912, this moth is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10536. As a member of the genus Homorthodes, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as cutworms or dart moths.
Homorthodes fractura
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes fractura is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1906. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. Two subspecies are recognized: H. f. fractura and H. f. mecrona. The species is recorded from North America with 74 iNaturalist observations as of data collection.
Homorthodes gigantoides
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes gigantoides is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It belongs to the large and diverse subfamily Noctuinae, which contains many economically important agricultural pests. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Homorthodes hanhami
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes hanhami is a noctuid moth species described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1911. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from two recognized subspecies: H. h. hanhami and H. h. semicarnea. It has been documented across North America with over 330 iNaturalist observations.
Homorthodes mania
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes mania is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Strecker in 1899. It belongs to a genus of small noctuid moths found primarily in North America. The species is recognized by its MONA/Hodges number 10537. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on herbaceous vegetation.
Homorthodes perturba
cutworm, dart moth
Homorthodes perturba is a species of noctuid moth first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, a large and diverse family of moths commonly known as owlet moths. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Homorthodes rectiflava
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homorthodes rectiflava is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America.
Hoplolythrodes arivaca
Hoplolythrodes arivaca is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae. It was described by William Barnes in 1907. The species belongs to a small genus within the Stiriini tribe, a group of moths commonly known as owlet moths. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Hydraecia medialis
Hydraecia medialis is a noctuid moth native to western North America. Adults are active from mid-August through September and are characterized by pale gray-tan forewings with a darker, often reddish median area and distinctive red-brown or brown and white postmedial line. The species inhabits open ponderosa pine forests, drier sagebrush steppe, and juniper woodlands across a range extending from British Columbia to northern New Mexico.
Hydraecia perobliqua
False Rosy Rustic Moth
Hydraecia perobliqua, known as the false rosy rustic moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Hampson in 1910 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Hydraecia, which includes several closely related species that can be difficult to distinguish.
Hydroeciodes auripurpura
Hydroeciodes auripurpura
Hydroeciodes auripurpura is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, endemic to Texas. It has a wingspan of 28–32 mm. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10639. First described by Blanchard in 1968, it is a member of the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Hydroeciodes serrata
cutworm, dart moth
Hydroeciodes serrata is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1880. Originally named Gortyna serrata, it is currently classified within the genus Hydroeciodes. The species belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs in North America.
Hypena edictalis
Large Bomolocha, Large Snout
Hypena edictalis, commonly known as the Large Bomolocha or Large Snout, is a moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1859, this species occurs across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from June to August, with one generation in northern populations and partial second generations in more southerly regions. The species is notable for its moderate size and distinctive wing patterning.
Hypocoena inquinata
Tufted Sedge Moth, Sordid Wainscot
Hypocoena inquinata, commonly known as the Tufted Sedge Moth or Sordid Wainscot, is a small noctuid moth native to North America. The species has a transcontinental distribution across Canada with southern extensions into the United States. Adults are active during mid-summer, and the larvae are specialized feeders on sedges.
Hypotrix ferricola
Hypotrix ferricola is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1905. It is distinguished by a striking orange and black streaked forewing pattern with visible orbicular and reniform spots. The species occurs in southern North America and is closely associated with ponderosa pine forests. Adults are active from early April to early August, with multiple generations possible.
Hypotrix lunata
Hypotrix lunata is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1906. It is restricted to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with records from the Chiricahua, Huachuca, and Santa Rita Mountains in Arizona south to Durango, Mexico. The species is notable for its distinctive wing pattern featuring fused black reniform and orbicular spots that form a characteristic mark. It is superficially unlike any other North American noctuid species, making it relatively easy to identify in the field.
Hypotrix optima
Hypotrix optima is a small noctuid moth described by Dyar in 1920. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with a range extending from southeastern Arizona and central New Mexico south to Mexico City. Adults are active during a narrow mid-summer window. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Eriopyga.
Hypotrix rubra
Hypotrix rubra is a small noctuid moth described in 2010. The species occurs in montane pine-oak woodlands of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Adults are active in spring and mid-summer.
Hyppa
Hyppa is a genus of noctuid moths distributed across the Holarctic region. The genus contains at least six described species, including the widespread Hyppa xylinoides and the type species Hyppa rectilinea. Species within this genus are generally medium-sized moths with relatively nondescript forewing patterns. Larval stages are associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host relationships remain incompletely documented for most species.
Hyppa brunneicrista
Hyppa brunneicrista is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1902. It belongs to the genus Hyppa within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 9580. Available records indicate limited observational data, with approximately 25 documented occurrences.
Hyppa contrasta
Summer Hyppa Moth, Russian Mustard Moth
Hyppa contrasta is a noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly called the summer hyppa moth or Russian mustard moth. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The species occurs across northern North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and northeastern United States.
Hyppa indistincta
indistinct hyppa moth
Hyppa indistincta is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the genus Hyppa, which contains several North American noctuid moths. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9581. Published records remain limited, with few documented observations relative to other noctuids.
Iodopepla u-album
White-eyed Borer Moth
Iodopepla u-album, commonly known as the white-eyed borer moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as Ceramica u-album by Guenée in 1852. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9522 in North American moth classification systems.
Ipimorpha
The Olive
Ipimorpha is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Hübner in 1821. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe, Asia, and North America. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized noctuid moths, with several species bearing common names related to their characteristic coloration.
Ipimorpha nanaimo
Ipimorpha nanaimo is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes in 1905. The species is found in North America. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 9552. As a member of the Noctuidae family, it belongs to a large group of moths commonly known as owlet moths.
Ipimorpha pleonectusa
Even-lined Sallow, Blackcheeked Aspen Caterpillar
Ipimorpha pleonectusa, the Even-lined Sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It is one of two recognized species in the genus Ipimorpha on the continent. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The common name 'blackcheeked aspen caterpillar' refers to the larval stage, though specific host plant associations require verification.
Kocakina
Intractable quaker moth (for sole species K. fidelis)
Kocakina is a monotypic genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established in 2006 to replace the preoccupied genus name Himella. The sole species, Kocakina fidelis (intractable quaker moth), is an early-spring flying moth of eastern North American dry woodlands. The caterpillar is known as the four-lined green fruitworm and feeds primarily on oak, elm, and flowering crabapple leaves.
Kocakina fidelis
Intractable Quaker
Kocakina fidelis, commonly known as the Intractable Quaker, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. It is the sole member of the genus Kocakina, which was established in 2006 to replace the junior homonym Himella. The species occurs across eastern North America from Quebec and Maine south to Florida, and west to Texas and Kansas. It inhabits dry woodland environments.
Lacanobia atlantica
Atlantic Arches Moth
Lacanobia atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic arches moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1874. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10297.
Lacanobia grandis
Grand Arches Moth
Lacanobia grandis, commonly known as the Grand Arches Moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a nocturnal species attracted to light traps. The species has been documented in long-term moth monitoring studies, where it has shown variable abundance patterns typical of many noctuid moths.
Lacanobia radix
Garden Arches Moth, garden arches
Lacanobia radix is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the garden arches moth. It is native to North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10298. As a member of the genus Lacanobia, it belongs to a group of moths whose long-term population trends have been studied in European research, though specific abundance data for L. radix itself is limited.
Lacinipolia
owlet moths
Lacinipolia is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by McDunnough in 1937. The genus contains approximately 80 species, primarily distributed in North America. Adults are nocturnal and frequently attracted to blacklights. Species identification typically requires examination of genitalia or other microscopic features, as external morphology alone is often insufficient for reliable determination.
Lacinipolia
Owlet moth
Lacinipolia sp-texas is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, currently known only from an informal designation used in citizen science contexts. The genus Lacinipolia comprises numerous small to medium-sized noctuine moths, many of which are challenging to distinguish by external appearance alone. This particular designation suggests a distinctive form or population from Texas, though formal taxonomic description may be pending.
Lacinipolia
owlet moths
Lacinipolia is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae. Adults are nocturnal and frequently attracted to blacklights. Species within this genus exhibit considerable variation in coloration, including mottled gray forms with reflective wing scales and green forms that likely provide camouflage against lichen-covered substrates. Species-level identification based on external appearance alone is generally not possible.
Lacinipolia acutipennis
Lacinipolia acutipennis is a noctuid moth occurring in xeric, low-elevation habitats of western North America. Adults are active in late summer and early autumn, with flight records from mid-August through late September. The species is most readily distinguished from its congener Lacinipolia pensilis by forewing shape and color pattern details. Larval biology remains poorly documented, though they are suspected to be generalist feeders that may climb shrubs to forage.
Lacinipolia agnata
Lacinipolia agnata is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1905. Adults are attracted to blacklights at night. The species belongs to a genus whose members are difficult to distinguish visually, requiring examination of genitalia or other microscopic features for positive identification.
Lacinipolia aileenae
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia aileenae is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Selman & Leuschner in 2001. It belongs to a genus whose members are commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is documented from North America, with a MONA/Hodges number of 10406.6. Like other Lacinipolia species, adults are attracted to blacklights and show considerable variation in coloration.