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Neleucania patricia
Patricia's Dart Moth
Neleucania patricia is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1880 under the basionym Heliophila patricia. It is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 10610 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. Like other members of the genus Neleucania, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that likely exhibit typical cutworm feeding habits, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Neleucania praegracilis
Slender Flower Moth
Neleucania praegracilis is a noctuid moth first described by Grote in 1877. It is distributed across North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. The species is classified in the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Its MONA/Hodges number is 10613.
Neogalea
Catabena moth, Lantana stick moth
Neogalea is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, containing the single species Neogalea sunia. The genus was described by Hampson in 1906. The sole species has been widely introduced outside its native range as a biological control agent.
Neogalea sunia
Lantana Stick Moth, Catabena Moth
Neogalea sunia is a noctuid moth and the sole species in the genus Neogalea. Native to the Americas from the southern United States through the Caribbean to Argentina, it has been introduced to Australia and Hawaii as a biological control agent. The species is notable for its specialized larval diet and its role in classical biological control programs targeting invasive plants.
Neogrotella
Neogrotella is a genus of noctuid moths erected by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. The genus contains three described species: N. confusa, N. macdunnoughi, and N. spaldingi. It is placed in the subfamily Grotellinae. The genus appears to be restricted to North America based on species authorship patterns.
Neogrotella confusa
Neogrotella confusa is a noctuid moth described in 1922 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to the subfamily Grotellinae within the owlet moth family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 11231. Observations of this species remain limited, with 28 records documented on iNaturalist.
Neoligia
Neoligia is a genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) established by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. The genus was erected to accommodate species previously classified in the 'semicana group' of the genus Oligia. It contains approximately 16 described species, most described in the same 2002 revision. The genus is part of the diverse subfamily Noctuinae.
Neoligia canadensis
Canadian Brocade
Neoligia canadensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It is a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and occurs in North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9411.1. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
Neoligia elephas
Neoligia elephas is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, a group of noctuid moths found in North America. The specific epithet "elephas" (Greek for elephant) likely refers to some distinctive morphological feature, though the exact basis for the name is not documented in available sources.
Neoligia exhausta
Exhausted Brocade
Neoligia exhausta, known as the exhausted brocade, is a noctuid moth species first described by Smith in 1903. Originally placed in Hadena, it was later transferred to Neoligia. The species is recorded across North America with over 2,200 observations documented on iNaturalist. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae.
Neoligia hardwicki
Neoligia hardwicki is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, which comprises small nocturnal moths typically found in North American habitats. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases and is known to occur in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Neoligia lancea
Neoligia lancea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, which comprises small to medium-sized noctuine moths. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Neoligia pagosa
Neoligia pagosa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, a group of small noctuid moths primarily distributed in North America. The species is recognized as accepted in major taxonomic databases but remains poorly documented in public sources.
Neoligia rubirena
Neoligia rubirena is a noctuid moth species described by Troubridge and Lafontaine in 2002. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, a group of small noctuid moths found in North America. The species was established relatively recently in taxonomic literature, indicating it was distinguished from related taxa through detailed morphological analysis.
Neoligia semicana
Northern Brocade
Neoligia semicana, commonly known as the Northern Brocade, is a species of noctuid moth described by Walker in 1865. It belongs to the genus Neoligia within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is found in North America. As a member of the Noctuidae family, it shares characteristics typical of owlet moths, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Neoligia subjuncta
Connected Brocade
Neoligia subjuncta, commonly known as the Connected Brocade, is a species of noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs across northern North America, with documented populations in the Canadian prairies and northern New England. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9412. As a member of the cutworm moth group, it is presumed to have nocturnal adult activity and larval development in herbaceous habitats.
Neoligia tonsa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Neoligia tonsa is a species of noctuid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It belongs to the genus Neoligia, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The species is recorded from the Canadian Prairie Provinces and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9413. It is one of approximately 20 species currently placed in Neoligia, a genus whose taxonomy remains under study.
Neophaenis
Neophaenis is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hampson in 1908. The genus comprises eight recognized species distributed in the Neotropical region. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Dypterygiini. The genus has been documented in entomological collections with over 500 iNaturalist observations.
Neotarache
Neotarache is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae. The genus contains a single species, Neotarache deserticola, described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. It is endemic to Nevada, USA. The genus name reflects its relatively recent taxonomic recognition compared to related genera.
Neotarache deserticola
Neotarache deserticola is a moth species and the sole member of its genus, first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1922. The species is endemic to Nevada, USA. The genus Neotarache is monotypic within the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 34 iNaturalist observations documented.
Neotuerta
Neotuerta is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Agaristinae. The genus was established by Sergius G. Kiriakoff in 1976. It comprises at least five described species distributed across the Americas, from the southern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America. The genus appears to be associated with dry or sandy habitats based on species epithets and collection localities.
Nephelodes
Bronzed Cutworm Moths
Nephelodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus includes at least six recognized species, with Nephelodes minians (Bronzed Cutworm or Shaded Umber Moth) being the most well-known. These moths are placed in the tribe Tholerini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus has been documented in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
Neumoegenia poetica
Poetry Moth
Neumoegenia poetica, commonly known as the poetry moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9737. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of moths often associated with xeric or semi-arid habitats.
Nocloa cordova
Nocloa cordova is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1907. It is native to North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9796. The genus Nocloa is part of the diverse owlet moth assemblage, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Nocloa nanata
Chihuahuan Nocloa
Nocloa nanata is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Neumoegen in 1884. It is endemic to the Chihuahuan Desert region of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species is known by the common name Chihuahuan Nocloa, reflecting its restricted geographic association with this arid ecosystem. It belongs to the tribe Psaphidini within the subfamily Amphipyrinae, a group of owlet moths adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
Nocloa pallens
Pale Nocloa
Nocloa pallens is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Tepper in 1882. The species is found in North America and is commonly known as the Pale Nocloa. It belongs to the tribe Psaphidini within the subfamily Amphipyrinae. The specific epithet 'pallens' refers to its pale coloration.
Nocloa rivulosa
Rivulet Nocloa
Nocloa rivulosa is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1906. The common name "Rivulet Nocloa" refers to the wavy, stream-like patterning on the forewings. It belongs to the subfamily Amphipyrinae and tribe Psaphidini within the owlet moth family. The species is documented across North America with over 120 iNaturalist observations.
Nudorthodes
Nudorthodes is a genus of noctuid moths erected in 2014 to accommodate species previously placed in the Orthodes-group of genera. The genus is defined by the absence of hairs on the eye surface, a trait that distinguishes it from related genera. It contains three described species distributed in North America. The name combines Latin 'nudus' (bare) with 'Orthodes', referencing this diagnostic character.
Nudorthodes molino
Nudorthodes molino is a small moth in the family Noctuidae, first described in 2014. It is endemic to the southwestern United States, occurring in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. The species is named after Molino Basin on Mount Lemmon, Arizona, where most type specimens were collected. Adults are active during two distinct periods: late spring (May–June) and late summer through early autumn (August–November).
Nudorthodes uid
Nudorthodes uid is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, and tribe Eriopygini. The genus Nudorthodes was established to accommodate species previously placed in Orthodes that lack significant hair-like scaling on the thorax. Like other members of this genus, N. uid is likely a nocturnal moth with typical noctuine characteristics including relatively stout body form and cryptic coloration.
Nudorthodes variabilis
Nudorthodes variabilis is a noctuid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It is restricted to the coastal region of southern California, ranging from Santa Barbara County to San Diego County. The species is characterized by distinctive forewing markings, including a prominent medial line and a well-defined dark blue-gray patch in the lower portion of the reniform spot. Adults are active in late summer, with flight records from late August to mid-September.
Ochropleura implecta
Flame-shouldered Dart
Ochropleura implecta is a North American noctuid moth described by Don Lafontaine in 1998. It was distinguished from the European and Asian Ochropleura plecta based on morphological differences. The species has a broad transcontinental distribution across North America and exhibits bivoltine flight activity.
Ogdoconta altura
Ogdoconta altura is a small noctuid moth described by William Barnes in 1904. It occurs in south-central and southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Adults are active from spring through late summer.
Ogdoconta cinereola
Common Pinkband, Common Pinkband Moth
Ogdoconta cinereola is a small noctuid moth commonly known as the Common Pinkband Moth. It is distinguished by the pinkish suffusion on the forewing subterminal region, which gives the species its common name. The species is broadly distributed across eastern, central, and southwestern North America, with adults active from spring through fall depending on latitude. Larvae feed on a diverse range of plant families.
Ogdoconta moreno
Ogdoconta moreno is a small noctuid moth described by William Barnes in 1907. It is known only from southern Arizona in the United States, though its range likely extends into adjacent Mexico. The species exhibits distinctive wing patterning with contrasting light patches and angled transverse lines. Adults are active during the summer monsoon season.
Ogdoconta rufipenna
Ogdoconta rufipenna is a small noctuid moth described in 2013 from southeastern Arizona. The species name refers to the reddish coloration of its wings. It is known from only a handful of observations and is likely to occur in adjacent Mexico.
Ogdoconta satana
A small noctuid moth described in 2013, characterized by uniformly dark ash-black forewings and contrastingly pale hindwings. The species is known from limited localities in the southwestern United States and likely occurs in adjacent Mexico. Its specific epithet references the Marvel comic character Satana, alluding to the moth's dark coloration.
Ogdoconta sexta
Ogdoconta sexta is a small noctuid moth described in 1913 from extreme southern Texas. Adults are active in spring and early summer, with a secondary flight period in September. The species has a very restricted known range, limited to two counties at the Texas-Mexico border.
Oligia
Oligia is a genus of noctuid moths comprising over 60 described species distributed across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Species are small to medium-sized moths typically associated with grassland habitats. Several species are economically significant as pests of forage grasses, while others have served as models for studying melanism evolution. Species-level identification often requires genitalia examination due to morphological similarity among closely related taxa.
Oligia bridghamii
Bridgham's Brocade, Bridgham's Brocade Moth
Oligia bridghamii, commonly known as Bridgham's Brocade, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1866 and is found in North America. The species has been assigned MONA Hodges number 9415. As a member of the genus Oligia, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths often associated with grassy habitats.
Oligia divesta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Oligia divesta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. It is a medium-sized noctuid moth native to North America. The species is recognized by the Hodges number 9559 in North American moth classification systems. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been documented in at least 233 observations, suggesting it is moderately well-recorded across its range.
Oligia minuscula
Small Brocade, Bog Oligia
Oligia minuscula, commonly known as the Small Brocade or Bog Oligia, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Morrison in 1875 under the basionym Orthosia minuscula. The species is found in North America, with two recognized subspecies: O. m. minuscula and O. m. grahami. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9416.
Oligia modica
black-banded brocade
Oligia modica, commonly known as the black-banded brocade, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is documented across multiple Canadian provinces and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9404.
Oligia obtusa
obtuse sedge borer
Oligia obtusa is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1902, originally placed in the genus Helotropha. It is commonly known as the obtuse sedge borer and occurs in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the diverse cutworm or dart moth group within Noctuidae.
Oligia rampartensis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Oligia rampartensis is a small noctuid moth first described in 1923. It belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths whose larvae often feed on grasses and sedges. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9414.1.
Oligia strigilis
Marbled Minor
Oligia strigilis, the Marbled Minor, is a noctuid moth distributed across Britain, Europe, and Central Asia, with accidental introduction and rapid spread in northeastern North America. It is one of three similar Oligia species in the UK that require genitalia examination for reliable identification. The species has declined by 76% in Britain since the 1970s despite potential range expansion. Melanic forms occur frequently and have been of significant evolutionary interest.
Oligia violacea
Violet Brocade Moth
Oligia violacea is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and is assigned Hodges number 9414 in the North American moth numbering system.
Ommatostola
Ommatostola is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Grote in 1873. The genus is poorly documented in modern literature, with limited species-level information available. It belongs to the diverse owlet moth family, though its precise placement within Noctuidae subfamilies remains uncertain.
Omphaloscelis lunosa
Omphaloscelis lunosa is a noctuid moth described by Haworth in 1809, originally placed in Noctua and later transferred to Omphaloscelis. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Anchoscelis lunosa (or Agrochola lunosa in some treatments). Records indicate presence in Denmark and Norway.
Opsigalea
Opsigalea is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hampson in 1906. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, the largest subfamily within the owlet moths. The genus contains at least one recognized species, Opsigalea blanchardi, described by Todd in 1966. Information regarding the biology and ecology of this genus remains limited.