Noctuidae
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Leucania insueta
Heterodox Wainscot Moth
Leucania insueta, known as the heterodox wainscot moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species occurs in North America with documented records from Canada and the northeastern United States.
Leucania oaxacana
Leucania oaxacana is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Schaus in 1898. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10451.
Leucania pilipalpis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Leucania pilipalpis is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1877. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10463. It is documented from North America with limited observational records.
Leucania scirpicola
Scirpus Wainscot
Leucania scirpicola, known as the Scirpus Wainscot, is a noctuid moth described by Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across North America with 187 iNaturalist observations. Its specific epithet 'scirpicola' references an association with Scirpus (bulrushes), suggesting a habitat or host plant connection.
Leucania senescens
cutworm, dart moth
Leucania senescens is a noctuid moth (family Noctuidae) described by Möschler in 1890. Originally known from North America, it was first recorded in Brazil in 2019, where larvae have been observed feeding on maize silk in both Bt and conventional varieties. The species has been documented at 13 localities in Brazil through systematic surveys and is associated with agricultural systems containing grass crops. It is part of a complex of herbivorous insects associated with maize agroecosystems and serves as a host for braconid and tachinid parasitoids.
Leucania solita
Leucania solita is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Francis Walker in 1856. It is currently treated as a synonym of Leucania humidicola. The species has been recorded in North America. As a noctuid moth, it belongs to a large and diverse family commonly known as owlet moths.
Leucania stolata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Leucania stolata is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 10453. Available records remain limited, with 68 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Leucania subpunctata
white-dotted wainscot, forage armyworm moth
Leucania subpunctata, commonly called the white-dotted wainscot or forage armyworm moth, is a noctuid moth described by Harvey in 1875. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10453.1.
Leucania ursula
ursula wainscot
Leucania ursula is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. It was first described by Forbes in 1936 under the basionym Cirphis ursula. The species is part of a species complex that includes the unarmed wainscot and related taxa. Like other Leucania species, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that function as cutworms.
Leucaniini
Wainscot Moths
Leucaniini is a tribe of noctuid moths within the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly known as wainscot moths. The tribe contains at least 40 described species distributed across multiple genera including Leucania, Mythimna, and Tiracola. Members are nocturnal and frequently collected using light traps. Some species, particularly within Tiracola, are agricultural pests with documented economic impact.
Leucocnemis
Leucocnemis is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. The genus was established by George Hampson in 1908 and currently contains four recognized species distributed in North America. The genus name derives from Greek roots suggesting 'white' and 'thread' or 'filament', likely referring to some aspect of adult morphology.
Leucocnemis variabilis
Leucocnemis variabilis is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the genus Leucocnemis, which contains multiple species of noctuid moths distributed in North America. The specific epithet 'variabilis' suggests morphological variation within the species.
Leuconycta diphteroides
green leuconycta moth, green owlet
Leuconycta diphteroides is a small noctuid moth native to eastern and central North America. Adults are active from late spring through summer and are recognized by their greenish coloration. Larvae feed on goldenrod and aster plants.
Leuconycta lepidula
Marbled-green Leuconycta Moth, Marbled-green Jaspidia, Dark Leuconycta
A small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. Adults are active from May to August with a single generation per year. The species is widely distributed across North America, from eastern Canada through the eastern and central United States. Larvae feed on dandelions (Taraxacum species).
Lineostriastiria biundulalis
Lineostriastiria biundulalis is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 24 mm. It occurs in the south-central United States, with records from Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas. Adults are active in two generations per year, flying in May and again from September to October. The species was described by Zeller in 1872 and belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae.
Lineostriastiria hachita
Sunny Whiteband
Lineostriastiria hachita is a noctuid moth species described by William Barnes in 1904. It is placed in the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of owlet moths. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9758.
Lineostriastiria olivalis
Lineostriastiria olivalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9757. The species is native to North America and is classified within the subfamily Stiriinae.
Lithacodia musta
Small Mossy Glyph, Small Mossy Lithacodia Moth
Lithacodia musta is a small noctuid moth found across eastern and central North America. The species was originally described as Erastria musta and has also been placed in the genus Deltote. It is commonly encountered in a variety of habitats from New England south to Florida and west to Arizona and Wisconsin. The moth is part of the diverse noctuid fauna that includes many similar small species, making field identification challenging without close examination.
Lithacodia phya
Lithacodia phya is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Druce in 1889. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9055.
Lithacodia undescribed
Lithacodia undescribed refers to a species within the genus Lithacodia (family Noctuidae, subfamily Eustrotiinae) that has not yet been formally described and named in the scientific literature. The genus Lithacodia comprises small moths commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration. Undescribed species in this genus are known from various regions, particularly in North America and other parts of the world, where they await taxonomic study and formal description. These moths are typically nocturnal and exhibit the characteristic wing patterns and body morphology of the genus.
Lithomoia
Lithomoia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Xylenini. The genus contains two recognized species: Lithomoia germana and Lithomoia solidaginis. According to Catalogue of Life, Lithomoia is currently treated as a synonym of Xylena, though it remains in use in some sources. Species in this genus are associated with northern temperate regions.
Lithophane
shoulder-knot moths
Lithophane is a genus of noctuid moths commonly known as shoulder-knots. Species are characterized by their autumn to winter flight periods and cryptic forewing patterning that provides bark-mimicking camouflage. The genus includes both univoltine species that overwinter as eggs and those with prolonged adult winter diapause. Several species have expanded their ranges in recent decades, facilitated by horticultural planting of introduced conifers.
Lithophane abita
Bald Cypress Pinion
Lithophane abita is a noctuid moth described in 2009 from the southeastern United States. It is one of several Lithophane species associated with bald cypress swamps and related wetland habitats. Adults are active during winter months, with flight periods varying geographically from October through April. The species is named from the Latin 'abita' (to depart), likely referencing its seasonal disappearance during warmer months.
Lithophane amanda
Amanda's Pinion
Lithophane amanda, commonly known as Amanda's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Smith in 1900 under the basionym Xylina amanda. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 9891. It is one of approximately 256 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not among the most commonly observed noctuid moths.
Lithophane antennata
ashen pinion, green fruitworm
Lithophane antennata is a noctuid moth native to North America. Adults are active during late fall and winter, with larvae feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species is known by two common names reflecting different aspects of its biology: 'ashen pinion' describes the adult's dull grayish wing coloration, while 'green fruitworm' refers to the larval stage that damages developing fruit. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9910.
Lithophane atara
Lithophane atara is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1909. The species has a forewing length of approximately 18–20 mm. Adults are active in late summer, with flight records from August to September. Larvae are specialized feeders on Pinus species, specifically lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine. The species is restricted to western Canada.
Lithophane baileyi
Bailey's Pinion
Lithophane baileyi, commonly known as Bailey's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1877. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9902.
Lithophane bethunei
Bethune's Pinion
Lithophane bethunei, commonly known as Bethune's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1868. The species is distributed across northern North America, with confirmed records in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9887.
Lithophane contra
anti-pinion
Lithophane contra, commonly known as the anti-pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 9897.
Lithophane dilatocula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lithophane dilatocula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It is a member of the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly known as pinions. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9923.
Lithophane disposita
dashed gray pinion
Lithophane disposita, the dashed gray pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9892.
Lithophane franclemonti
Franclemont's Pinion
Lithophane franclemonti, commonly called Franclemont's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Metzler in 1998 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9888.1. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths known for their late-season flight periods and cryptic winter-adult biology.
Lithophane gausapata
Cypress Pinions
Lithophane gausapata, commonly called Cypress Pinions, is a noctuid moth described by Grote in 1883. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of cutworm moths often associated with coniferous forests. The species is found in North America and is part of the subfamily Noctuinae.
Lithophane grotei
Grote's Pinion, Grote's Sallow
Lithophane grotei is a medium-sized noctuid moth species native to North America. First described by Riley in 1882, it is commonly known as Grote's pinion or Grote's sallow. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often referred to as pinions or sallows, many of which are associated with woody host plants. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range in North America with over 1,600 observations recorded.
Lithophane itata
Lithophane itata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1899. Originally placed in the genus Xylina, it is now classified within Lithophane. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9920.
Lithophane lanei
Lane's Pinion
Lithophane lanei is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge in 2006. It is known from North America and is assigned the Hodges number 9893.1. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly referred to as pinions. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Lithophane laticinerea
broad ashen pinion moth, Broad Ashen Pinion
Lithophane laticinerea, commonly known as the broad ashen pinion moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1874. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often called pinions due to their wing shape. The species has been documented across northern North America with over 120 iNaturalist observations.
Lithophane lemmeri
Lemmer's Pinion, Lemmer's noctuid moth
Lithophane lemmeri is a noctuid moth native to eastern North America, first described in 1929. It is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, reflecting its limited distribution and potential vulnerability. The species is associated with coniferous host plants and has a relatively narrow flight period in early summer.
Lithophane lepida
Pine Pinions
Lithophane lepida is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1878. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, commonly known as the pinion moths. The species occurs in North America. Limited detailed biological information is available for this specific species in the provided sources.
Lithophane longior
Lithophane longior is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1899. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of owlet moths commonly known as 'pinions' found in North America. The species is rarely documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Lithophane nasar
Lithophane nasar is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1909 under the basionym Xylina nasar. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Lithophane patefacta
Dimorphic Pinion, Branded Pinion
Lithophane patefacta is a noctuid moth species native to North America. It is known by two common names: 'Dimorphic Pinion' and 'Branded Pinion'. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1858 under the basionym Xylina patefacta. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly referred to as pinions.
Lithophane pexata
plush-naped pinion
Lithophane pexata, commonly known as the plush-naped pinion, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of cutworm or dart moths often active during cooler months.
Lithophane ponderosa
Lithophane ponderosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2003. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9924.1. Like other members of the genus Lithophane, it belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini.
Lithophane scottae
Connecticut Pinion, fireweed groundsel
Lithophane scottae is a noctuid moth species described by Troubridge in 2006. It is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9904.1. The species is referred to by two common names: "Connecticut Pinion" and "fireweed groundsel." As a member of the genus Lithophane, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as pinions.
Lithophane semiusta
Singed Pinion
Lithophane semiusta, commonly known as the Singed Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1874 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9885. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often associated with woody vegetation.
Lithophane signosa
signate pinion, sycamore pinion moth
Lithophane signosa is a noctuid moth species native to North America, first described by Francis Walker in 1857. Commonly known as the signate pinion or sycamore pinion moth, it belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of cold-adapted moths often active in late fall, winter, or early spring. The species has been documented extensively with over 6,000 iNaturalist observations. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9895.
Lithophane subtilis
Subtle Pinion
Lithophane subtilis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Franclemont in 1969. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths commonly known as pinions that are primarily active during late fall through early spring. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the eastern and central regions of the continent. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and exhibits adult activity during the colder months when few other moth species are active.
Lithophane tepida
luke-warm pinion moth
Lithophane tepida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and presumably the United States. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9909. It belongs to the genus Lithophane, which includes other 'pinion' moths.
Lithophane viridipallens
Pale Green Pinion, pale green pinion moth
Lithophane viridipallens, commonly known as the pale green pinion moth, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877, it is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, indicating conservation significance. The species belongs to the genus Lithophane, a group of moths often associated with late-season flight periods.