Noctuidae
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Tesagrotis corrodera
Tesagrotis corrodera is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1907. 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 10978.1.
Tholera
Feathered Gothic
Tholera is a genus of noctuid moths comprising approximately five species distributed across the Palearctic region. The most extensively studied species, Tholera decimalis (Feathered Gothic), has served as a model for genomic and ecological research. Males of this genus are characterized by prominently feathered antennae, an adaptation for pheromone detection. Populations of Tholera decimalis experienced significant decline and range contraction during the late 20th century, followed by partial recovery and expansion in recent decades.
Tholera americana
American cutworm, American dart moth
Tholera americana is a noctuid moth species native to North America, first described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, characterized by stout-bodied larvae that feed at or below ground level. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10523 and has been documented in western Canadian provinces including Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 58 iNaturalist observations supporting its presence in the region.
Tholerini
Tholerini is a tribe of noctuid moths within the subfamily Noctuinae, established by Beck in 1996. The tribe contains multiple genera of medium-sized moths that are primarily nocturnal. Members of this tribe are distributed across various regions, with substantial observation records indicating ecological significance in temperate and subtropical zones. The group is taxonomically stable and recognized in major lepidopteran classifications.
Thurberiphaga diffusa
Thurberiphaga diffusa is the sole species in the monotypic moth genus Thurberiphaga, placed in the family Noctuidae (subfamily Acontiinae, tribe Chamaecleini). The genus was erected by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1920, with the species originally described by William Barnes in 1904. This noctuid moth is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and host associations remain poorly documented in available literature.
Toxonprucha n-sp-one
Toxonprucha n-sp-one is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, the owlet moths. It is part of a genus of small to medium-sized moths found primarily in North America. The species epithet 'n-sp-one' indicates this is a numbered undescribed species, suggesting it has been recognized as distinct but not yet formally described in the scientific literature.
Trachea
Trachea is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, and tribe Dypterygiini. The genus was established by Ochsenheimer in 1816. Species in this genus are nocturnal and belong to the diverse owlet moth group, characterized by stout bodies and cryptic coloration typical of the family.
Trichocerapoda harbisoni
Trichocerapoda harbisoni is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Mustelin in 2006. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology or ecology.
Trichocosmia
Trichocosmia is a monotypic genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) established by Grote in 1883. The genus contains a single species, Trichocosmia inornata, which occurs in the southwestern United States. The genus is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini.
Trichofeltia circumdata
Trichofeltia circumdata is a noctuid moth species first described by Grote in 1883. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus Trichofeltia is a small, poorly known group of North American noctuid moths. Available records indicate this species occurs in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain sparse.
Tricholita
Tricholita is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Grote in 1875. The genus comprises approximately ten described species distributed in North America. Species were described between 1860 and 2009, with several additions by Barnes, Grote, and more recently Crabo & Lafontaine.
Tricholita baranca
Canyonlands Quaker
Tricholita baranca is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Canyonlands Quaker. It was first described by William Barnes in 1905. The species is known from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10629. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a diverse group of primarily nocturnal moths.
Tricholita chipeta
Chipeta dart moth, Chipeta cutworm moth
Tricholita chipeta is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America. Limited detailed biological information is available in published sources.
Tricholita ferrisi
Tricholita ferrisi is a small noctuid moth described in 2009, known exclusively from two sky island localities in southeastern Arizona. The species occupies high-elevation coniferous forest habitats in the Madrean Sky Islands region. All known specimens were collected by light trap in late July, suggesting a narrow seasonal activity window.
Tricholita fistula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Tricholita fistula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1878. It is distributed across North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10630. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini, it belongs to a large group of primarily nocturnal, ground-dwelling moth larvae commonly known as cutworms.
Tricholita notata
marked noctuid, noted sunflower moth
Tricholita notata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 10628. The species includes two recognized subspecies: T. n. notata and T. n. chicagoensis. It is also referred to as the noted sunflower moth.
Tricholita signata
signate Quaker
Tricholita signata, commonly known as the signate Quaker, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae described by Francis Walker in 1860. It is found in North America, with recorded observations in Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10627. It is a member of the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Trichopolia
Trichopolia is a genus of owlet moths (family Noctuidae) established by Grote in 1883. The genus contains two recognized species: Trichopolia dentatella and Trichopolia suspicionis. It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini. The genus has accumulated over 6,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by naturalists.
Trichordestra
Trichordestra is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by McCabe in 1980. The genus comprises eight described species distributed primarily in North America. Members are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. The genus includes species such as Trichordestra legitima, the sooty wainscot, and Trichordestra lilacina, the lilac wainscot.
Trichordestra beanii
Bean's Cutworm, Bean's Dart Moth
Trichordestra beanii is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, characterized by larvae that feed on low vegetation. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10306.
Trichordestra dodii
Dod's cutworm moth
Trichordestra dodii is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been documented in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Published records indicate a restricted distribution in North America with limited observational data available.
Trichordestra legitima
Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar
Trichordestra legitima is a noctuid moth species first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864. The species occurs across eastern North America, with records spanning from Newfoundland to Florida and westward to Texas and Saskatchewan. The common name references the larval stage, though specific details of larval morphology and host plant associations remain poorly documented in available sources. Adult moths are attracted to light and have been documented through citizen science observations.
Trichordestra lilacina
Aster Cutworm
Trichordestra lilacina, commonly known as the aster cutworm, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. The common name refers to its larval stage, which functions as a cutworm—feeding on plants at or below soil level. Adults are nocturnal and belong to the diverse dart moth group within Noctuidae. The species has been documented across Canada and the northern United States.
Trichordestra liquida
cutworm moth, dart moth
Trichordestra liquida is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10308.
Trichordestra rugosa
Wrinkled Trichordestra
Trichordestra rugosa, the wrinkled trichordestra, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was first described by Morrison in 1875. It is assigned Hodges number 10302 in the North American moth classification system.
Trichordestra tacoma
Tacoma polia, Tacoma Arches
Trichordestra tacoma is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the Tacoma polia or Tacoma Arches. The species was first described by Strecker in 1900. Like other members of the genus Trichordestra, it belongs to the diverse noctuid moth fauna of the continent.
Tridepia nova
Tridepia nova is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. The species is part of a small genus within the large and diverse owlet moth family. As a noctuid moth, it likely exhibits typical characteristics of the group including nocturnal activity patterns and larval development as caterpillars.
Triocnemis
Triocnemis is a monotypic genus of noctuid moths established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The genus contains a single species, Triocnemis saporis, which occurs in western North America. Little is known of its biology or ecology beyond basic distributional records.
Tripudia
Tripudia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Eustrotiinae. The genus was erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It contains approximately 50 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with most species described by Harrison G. Dyar in the early 20th century. The genus remains taxonomically active, with new species described as recently as 2009.
Tripudia balteata
Belted Tripudia Moth
Tripudia balteata is a noctuid moth species first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The species is distributed across North America and is known to adult collectors and researchers through iNaturalist observations and museum specimens. The specific epithet 'balteata' refers to a belted or banded appearance, likely describing characteristic wing patterning.
Tripudia calusa
Tripudia calusa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The species was documented from bycatch collected during mosquito surveillance in the Florida Keys. It belongs to a genus of small noctuid moths found in the Nearctic region. Like other members of Eustrotiinae, it is likely a nocturnal moth with cryptic coloration.
Tripudia damozela
Tripudia damozela is a small noctuid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of generally small, often brightly patterned owlet moths. The species is documented from Central and North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited. Its MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number is 9002.2.
Tripudia flavofasciata
Orange-banded Tripudia Moth
Tripudia flavofasciata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1877. It is characterized by distinctive orange-yellow banding on the forewings. The species occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9009.
Tripudia flavofasciata-complex
Tripudia flavofasciata-complex comprises a group of closely related moth species within the genus Tripudia, family Noctuidae (subfamily Erebidae). These small nocturnal moths are characterized by distinctive yellow and dark banding patterns on the forewings. The complex status indicates that species boundaries within this group remain taxonomically unresolved, with multiple cryptic or poorly differentiated species currently grouped under this designation. Members occur in North America and are part of the diverse noctuid fauna of the region.
Tripudia grapholithoides
Florida Tripudia Moth
Tripudia grapholithoides is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) in the subfamily Eustrotiinae. It was described by Möschler in 1890. The species has a broad distribution spanning the Caribbean, North America, and South America. It is catalogued under Hodges number 9004 in the North American moth numbering system.
Tripudia limbatus
Tripudia limbatus is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by H. Edwards in 1881. It is a small moth belonging to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of generally inconspicuous noctuids. The species is documented across North America, though detailed ecological studies remain limited. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9011.
Tripudia luxuriosa
Luxurious Tripudia Moth
Tripudia luxuriosa is a small noctuid moth first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of generally small, often brightly patterned owlet moths. The species occurs in North America and has been documented in numerous observations, suggesting it is relatively common within its range.
Tripudia munna
Tripudia munna is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1916. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of generally small noctuids. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 9002.1. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Tripudia rectangula
Rectangular Tripudia Moth
Tripudia rectangula is a small noctuid moth described by Michael G. Pogue in 2009 as part of a revision of the Tripudia quadrifera species complex. It is found across the southeastern and midwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. Larvae feed on Ruellia species.
Tristyla
Tristyla is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by John Bernhardt Smith in 1893. The genus contains a single species, Tristyla alboplagiata, which occurs in the southwestern United States. The genus is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of owlet moths.
Tristyla alboplagiata
Tristyla alboplagiata is the sole species in the monotypic moth genus Tristyla, family Noctuidae. The species was described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1893. It is restricted to the southwestern United States.
Trudestra hadeniformis
Trudestra hadeniformis is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1894. It is the sole member of the genus Trudestra, which belongs to the tribe Hadenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Its specific epithet 'hadeniformis' suggests resemblance to moths of the related genus Hada (formerly part of Hadenini).
Ufeus
Ufeus is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Grote in 1873. It represents the sole genus of the monotypic subfamily Ufeinae. The genus contains six recognized species distributed in North America. Species include Ufeus plicatus, Ufeus satyricus, Ufeus faunus, Ufeus hulstii, Ufeus carnea, and the recently described Ufeus felsensteini (2013).
Ulolonche consopita
cutworm, dart moth
Ulolonche consopita is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is distributed across North America. As a member of the 'cutworm or dart moth' group, it likely exhibits nocturnal adult activity typical of many Noctuidae, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Ulolonche culea
Sheathed Quaker
Ulolonche culea, commonly known as the sheathed Quaker, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a nocturnal moth found in North America, where adults are attracted to light sources. The species was described by Guenée in 1852 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10567.
Ulolonche dilecta
cutworm, dart moth
Ulolonche dilecta is a noctuid moth species described by H. Edwards in 1885. 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 10572. Observations are relatively sparse, with 33 records documented on iNaturalist.
Ulolonche disticha
cutworm, dart moth
Ulolonche disticha is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Morrison in 1875. It is found in North America, including the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Alberta, Canada. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10573. As a noctuid moth, it likely exhibits typical traits of the family including nocturnal activity and larval feeding on herbaceous plants.
Ulolonche fasciata
Ulolonche fasciata is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1888. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Unciella flagrantis
Unciella flagrantis is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1893. It is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10112. The genus Unciella is a small group within the diverse owlet moth family Noctuidae.
Unciella primula
Unciella primula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 10111.