Noctuidae
Guides
Pseudeva
Pseudeva is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Plusiinae, established by Hampson in 1913. The genus contains two described species: Pseudeva palligera (Grote, 1881) and Pseudeva purpurigera (Walker, 1858). These moths are found in North America. Pseudeva purpurigera, commonly known as the Straight-lined Looper moth, has been documented at light stations in Colorado.
Pseudeva palligera
Western Unspotted Looper
Pseudeva palligera is a noctuid moth of western North America, occurring from British Columbia and Alberta south through California. It is a member of the looper moth group within subfamily Plusiinae. The species is characterized by relatively small size and unspotted wing patterning that distinguishes it from related taxa. Adults are attracted to light and have been documented in diverse habitats including montane areas and riparian zones.
Pseudobryomima fallax
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudobryomima fallax is a noctuid moth species described by Hampson in 1906. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known to occur across North America, with 204 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Originally described under the genus Bryomima, it was later transferred to Pseudobryomima. Like other noctuids in this group, the larvae are likely soil-dwelling caterpillars that feed at or below ground level.
Pseudobryomima muscosa
Mossy Pseudobryomima Moth, mossy pseudobryomima
Pseudobryomima muscosa is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hampson in 1906. It is commonly known as the mossy pseudobryomima, a reference to its moss-like cryptic coloration. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. It has been recorded across North America.
Pseudohadena vulnerea
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudohadena vulnerea is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9577. Available information on this species remains limited, with relatively few documented observations.
Pseudohermonassa bicarnea
Pink-spotted Dart
A medium-sized noctuid moth found in eastern North America, with adults active from mid-summer through autumn. The species has a single annual generation and is associated with wetland habitats where its larval host plants grow. First described in 1852, it remains relatively common across its range.
Pseudohermonassa flavotincta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudohermonassa flavotincta is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1892. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, a common name reflecting larval feeding habits and adult flight patterns. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10952 in the North American moth classification system.
Pseudomarimatha flava
A small noctuid moth described in 2010, known only from a restricted range in the southwestern United States. The species epithet "flava" (yellow) likely refers to coloration, though specific details of appearance remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pseudopanthea palata
A noctuid moth in the subfamily Pantheinae, originally described by Grote in 1880 under the name Charadra palata. The species is known from North America and belongs to a small genus of moths that are part of the diverse owlet moth family.
Pseudorthodes
Pseudorthodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Morrison in 1874. The genus contains eight described species distributed primarily in North America. These moths belong to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini. The genus includes species such as P. vecors, the type species, and P. irrorata, described by Smith in 1888.
Pseudorthodes iole
Pseudorthodes iole is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Schaus in 1894. It belongs to the genus Pseudorthodes within the tribe Eriopygini. The species is recorded as present in North America. Like other members of the Noctuidae, it is likely nocturnal as an adult. The larval stage is presumably a cutworm, feeding on vegetation, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the provided sources.
Pseudorthodes keela
Pseudorthodes keela is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described by Smith in 1908 as Orthodes keela. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Pseudorthodes virgula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudorthodes virgula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. Originally described as Taeniocampa virgula by Grote in 1883, it is currently classified in the genus Pseudorthodes within the tribe Eriopygini. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 10584. Records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.
Pyreferra hesperidago
mustard sallow
Pyreferra hesperidago, commonly known as the mustard sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Hoporina hesperidago. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9929.
Pyreferra pettiti
Pettit's Sallow
Pyreferra pettiti is a moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as Pettit's Sallow. It was originally described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Scopelosoma pettiti. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned Hodges number 9932.
Pyrrhia
Pyrrhia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Heliothinae, containing approximately eight described species distributed primarily across the Palearctic region. The genus includes the Bordered Sallow moth (Pyrrhia umbra), for which a complete genome sequence has been generated as part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project. Species within this genus are medium-sized noctuid moths with characteristic wing patterns.
Pyrrhia aurantiago
Orange Sallow, Aureolaria Seed Borer
Pyrrhia aurantiago, commonly known as the Orange Sallow or Aureolaria Seed Borer, is a noctuid moth native to eastern North America. The species has a scattered distribution from New England west to Wisconsin and Missouri, extending south to Florida and Texas. It is listed as threatened in Connecticut. The common name "Aureolaria Seed Borer" reflects its documented association with Aureolaria (false foxglove) plants.
Pyrrhia exprimens
Purple-lined Sallow
Pyrrhia exprimens, commonly known as the purple-lined sallow, is a moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Heliothinae. It has a transcontinental distribution spanning North America and northern Eurasia. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1857 and is characterized by moderate size with distinctive wing patterning.
Rachiplusia
sunflower looper (R. nu)
Rachiplusia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Plusiinae, containing at least four species distributed across the Americas. The most economically significant species is Rachiplusia nu, known as the sunflower looper or "oruga medidora del girasol," which has emerged as a major pest of soybean and sunflower in South America. Larvae of this genus are characterized by the looping locomotion typical of Plusiinae, resulting from having only three pairs of prolegs. The genus was revised taxonomically by Barbut in 2008, clarifying species boundaries and distributions.
Rachiplusia ou
Gray Looper Moth
Rachiplusia ou, commonly known as the gray looper moth, is a species of noctuid moth in the subfamily Plusiinae. It is widely distributed throughout North and Central America, from the southern and eastern United States through Mexico to Venezuela, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. Adults are active from May to October in temperate regions, with year-round activity in southern states. Unlike its South American congener Rachiplusia nu, which is a major agricultural pest of soybean and sunflower, R. ou has not gained significant status as a crop pest.
Raphia frater
brother moth, brother
Raphia frater, commonly known as the brother moth, is a noctuid moth species distributed across forested regions of North America. Adults have a wingspan of 38–44 mm and are active from spring through summer. The species exhibits considerable geographic variation, with multiple described subspecies reflecting this diversity. Larvae feed primarily on aspen and related woody plants.
Raphia frater abrupta
Abrupt Brother
Raphia frater abrupta is a subspecies of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Abrupt Brother. It was described from North American specimens and is distinguished from the nominate subspecies by subtle morphological differences in wing pattern. The subspecies occurs in prairie and open woodland habitats across parts of Canada and the northern United States.
Raphia frater cinderella
Raphia frater cinderella is a subspecies of moth in the family Noctuidae, described in 2014. It belongs to the genus Raphia, a small group of owlet moths. The subspecies is known from limited observations in North America. Its taxonomic status is accepted.
Raphia frater elbea
Raphia frater elbea is a subspecies of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described in 2014. It belongs to the genus Raphia, a small group of moths whose larvae feed on poplar and willow. This subspecies occurs in western Canada and the northeastern United States.
Raphia frater piazzi
Raphia frater piazzi is a subspecies of moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a North American taxon with documented records from central Canada and the northeastern United States. The subspecies was described by Hill and is currently recognized as valid. Like other members of the genus Raphia, it belongs to the subfamily Raphiinae, a group characterized by distinctive wing patterns.
Resapamea
Resapamea is a genus of noctuid moths established by Varga & Ronkay in 1992. The genus comprises approximately 14 described species distributed across the Holarctic region. Many species were transferred from other genera, particularly Luperina, based on revised morphological and phylogenetic studies. The genus includes both widespread species and geographically restricted endemics in high-altitude and northern habitats.
Resapamea innota
Resapamea innota is a noctuid moth restricted to the interior Pacific Northwest and northern California. It inhabits wet meadows at low to middle elevations and exhibits two distinct color morphs. Adults are active during a brief summer flight period.
Resapamea venosa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Resapamea venosa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a cutworm or dart moth. The species was first described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are typically associated with wetland and riparian habitats. The species has been documented in North America with limited observational records.
Rhizagrotis
Rhizagrotis is a genus of noctuid moths erected by John Bernhardt Smith in 1890. The genus contains five described species distributed across North America and the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the family Noctuidae.
Rhizagrotis stylata
Rhizagrotis stylata is a noctuid moth species described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1893. It occurs across western North America from south-eastern Alberta through the Rocky Mountain and Great Basin regions to at least Arizona. The species includes two recognized subspecies: the nominate form and R. s. arida. Adults have a wingspan of 38–40 mm.
Rhizedra
Rhizedra is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Warren in 1911. The genus contains at least one recognized species, Rhizedra lutosa. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths. Records indicate presence in northern Europe and northeastern North America.
Rhyacia clemens
Clemens' Dart Moth
Rhyacia clemens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. It is a noctuid moth native to North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10925.1. Like other members of the genus Rhyacia, it is part of the diverse noctuid fauna of northern regions.
Richia chortalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Richia chortalis is a noctuid moth species 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 is cataloged under Hodges number 10881. Available information is limited, with 65 iNaturalist observations suggesting it is not frequently encountered.
Richia herculeana
Richia herculeana is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Schaus in 1898. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10879.1. As a member of the Noctuidae, it belongs to a large family of moths commonly known as owlet moths.
Richia praefixa
Richia praefixa is a noctuid moth species described by Morrison in 1875. It belongs to the genus Richia, a group of moths within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Richia serano
Richia serano is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1910. It is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10879. As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of predominantly nocturnal moths.
Ruacodes tela
Ruacodes tela is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, the only member of the monotypic genus Ruacodes. It was first described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1900 and is found in Arizona, United States. The genus was erected by George Hampson in 1908.
Schinia
flower moths
Schinia is a large genus of flower moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Heliothinae. The genus exhibits a Holarctic distribution, with the vast majority of species occurring in North America. Many species have restricted geographic ranges and specialized larval host plant relationships. Adults are typically colorful and often rest on flowers, where they may be camouflaged against the blossoms.
Schinia acutilinea
Acute-lined Flower Moth, Angled Gem
Schinia acutilinea is a small noctuid moth found in arid western North America. Adults have a wingspan of 25–27 mm and are active in August. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878 and was synonymized with Schinia accessa by David F. Hardwick in 1996, though subsequent research by Michael G. Pogue suggests this lumped multiple distinct species.
Schinia albafascia
Schinia albafascia is a noctuid moth in the genus Schinia, a diverse group of flower-associated moths known for their colorful appearance and specialized host plant relationships. The species occurs in western North America from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. Adults are active from mid-summer through early autumn. The larvae feed specifically on Ericameria nauseosa, a shrubby member of the sunflower family.
Schinia antonio
Schinia antonio is a small moth in the family Noctuidae, endemic to southern Texas. It has a wingspan of approximately 9 mm. The larvae are known to feed on species of Aphanostephus, a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. As a member of the genus Schinia, it likely exhibits the flower-associated behavior typical of this group, though specific adult behaviors remain poorly documented.
Schinia arcigera
Arcigera Flower Moth
Schinia arcigera is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Arcigera Flower Moth. First described by Achille Guenée in 1852, this species is widely distributed across North America. The adult moths are active during late summer and early autumn, with flight periods varying by latitude. The larvae are specialized feeders on several species of asters and related plants in the family Asteraceae.
Schinia arefacta
arefacta flower moth
Schinia arefacta, the arefacta flower moth, is a noctuid moth endemic to Florida and Georgia. It belongs to a large genus of flower moths known for their colorful appearance and close association with host plant flowers. The species was described by H. Edwards in 1885. Like other members of the genus Schinia, adults likely visit flowers for nectar and rest on their host plants.
Schinia argentifascia
Schinia argentifascia is a small moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes & McDunnough in 1912. It is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. The species is associated with Ericameria (rabbitbrush) as a larval host. Like other members of the genus Schinia, adults likely rest on or near their host plant flowers.
Schinia aurantiaca
Schinia aurantiaca is a small noctuid moth native to western North America. The species exhibits bright orange coloration and has a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Larvae are specialized feeders on flowers of Eriastrum sapphirinum and Gilia species. Two subspecies are recognized: S. a. aurantiaca and S. a. tenuimargo.
Schinia bicuspida
Schinia bicuspida is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 23 mm. It occurs across the south-central and southwestern United States. The larvae feed on specific host plants in the aster family, including Isocoma drummondii and Machaeranthera annua. Like other members of the genus Schinia, adults are likely associated with the flowers of their larval host plants.
Schinia biforma
Schinia biforma is a small noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1906. It occurs in the south-central United States, with documented records from Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The species has a wingspan of approximately 21 mm. Larvae are known to feed on Amblyolepis setigera, a member of the sunflower family.
Schinia bina
bina flower moth
Schinia bina is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 11 mm. The species occurs across a broad North American range from Mexico City northward to central Florida and into the Canadian prairies. Adults are active in summer with a single annual generation. Larvae are specialized feeders on flowers and developing seeds of specific host plants in the Asteraceae family.
Schinia brunnea
A noctuid moth species described in 1913, restricted to desert regions of southern California. Adults fly from late summer to early fall. Very little is known about its biology beyond basic distribution and phenology.
Schinia buta
Schinia buta is a small noctuid moth endemic to the arid regions of southeast California and northwest Nevada. The species has a wingspan of approximately 28 mm. Its larvae are known to feed specifically on Brickellia californica, a member of the aster family. Like other members of the genus Schinia, adults likely rest on or near their host plant flowers.