Noctuidae
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Chrysanympha formosa
Formosa looper, Formosa Looper Moth
Chrysanympha formosa, commonly known as the Formosa looper, is a noctuid moth found in eastern North America. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1865, this species ranges from Newfoundland west to Manitoba and south to the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Adults are active during summer months, with flight periods varying by latitude. The larvae feed on specific host plants in the Ericaceae family.
Chrysoecia
Chrysoecia is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Hampson in 1908. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed in North America. One species, Chrysoecia atrolinea, has been documented in New Mexico, where it was observed in a riparian habitat. The genus belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths.
Chrysoecia atrolinea
Chrysoecia atrolinea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The species is notable for its bright orange coloration, which is atypical among noctuids. It occurs in southwestern North America, where it has been documented in riparian and mixed conifer forest habitats.
Chrysoecia gladiola
Chrysoecia gladiola is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by William Barnes in 1907. It is native to North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 9763. The species belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuids. Available information on this species is limited, with most records coming from basic taxonomic databases rather than detailed biological studies.
Chrysoecia scira
Chrysoecia scira is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Druce in 1889 under the basionym Anthoecia scira. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9761. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuids.
Chrysoecia thoracica
Chrysoecia thoracica is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Edwards in 1884. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae and is native to North America. The species has been documented in 334 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is regularly encountered by naturalists. No specific ecological or behavioral details have been documented in the available sources.
Chytonix palliatricula
Cloaked Marvel Moth, Cloaked Marvel
Chytonix palliatricula is a small noctuid moth found across North America from southern Canada to Panama. Adults have a wingspan of 28–33 mm and are active in late spring and summer. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852 and is commonly known as the Cloaked Marvel Moth.
Chytonix sensilis
barrens chytonix
Chytonix sensilis, commonly known as the barrens chytonix, is a small noctuid moth native to eastern North America. First described in 1881, it is listed as endangered in Connecticut. The species is notable for its specialized larval diet of fungi growing on leaf litter and dead wood.
Cirrhophanus triangulifer
goldenrod stowaway, tickseed moth
Cirrhophanus triangulifer is a noctuid moth known by the common names goldenrod stowaway and tickseed moth. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872. It is a diurnal adult that frequents yellow-flowered composite plants, with larvae specializing on Bidens species. The species occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active in late summer.
Cissusa n-sp
Cissusa n-sp is an undescribed species of moth in the family Noctuidae, genus Cissusa. The designation "n-sp" indicates a new, formally unnamed species awaiting description. Members of the genus Cissusa are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna of North America. No specific information is available for this particular undescribed taxon.
Cobalos
Cobalos is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Smith in 1899. The genus contains two described species: Cobalos angelicus and Cobalos franciscanus, both described by Smith in the same year. These moths belong to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of noctuid moths. The genus appears to be restricted to western North America based on the species epithets.
Cobalos angelicus
angelic dart
Cobalos angelicus is a small noctuid moth described by Smith in 1899. It belongs to the dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the western United States. It is assigned Hodges number 9423 in the North American moth numbering system.
Cobalos franciscanus
Cobalos franciscanus
Cobalos franciscanus is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1899. It is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 9424. The genus Cobalos is a small group within the Noctuidae, and this species appears to be rarely encountered based on available collection records.
Cobubatha
Cobubatha is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Eriopinae. The genus includes species of small to medium-sized moths with relatively unremarkable forewing patterns compared to many noctuids. Members of this genus are part of the diverse North American noctuid fauna. The specific epithet 'n-sp' indicates an undetermined or undescribed species within the genus.
Cobubatha dividua
Divided Cobubatha
Cobubatha dividua is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1879. It is native to North America and has been recorded from 1,431 iNaturalist observations. The species was originally described under the basionym Eustrotia dividua before being transferred to the genus Cobubatha. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of relatively small noctuids that often exhibit distinctive wing patterns.
Cobubatha numa
Cobubatha numa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Druce in 1889, originally placed in the genus Eustrotia. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 9013 for North American moth identification.
Coenophila
rosy marsh moth (for C. subrosea)
Coenophila is a genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) established by Stephens in 1850. The genus contains at least two recognized species, including the rosy marsh moth (C. subrosea), which is found in northern Europe and has been introduced to North America. Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the northeastern United States.
Colocasia flavicornis
yellowhorn, Saddled Yellowhorn
Colocasia flavicornis, commonly known as the yellowhorn or Saddled Yellowhorn, is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1884. It occurs in eastern North America, with adults active from early spring through late summer. The species produces two generations annually and its larvae feed on the foliage of several deciduous tree genera.
Condica
Condica is a genus of noctuid moths erected by Francis Walker in 1856. The genus contains approximately 60 described species distributed across multiple continents, with documented records from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Several species are recognized as agricultural pests, particularly of safflower, sunflower, and cotton crops. The genus is classified within the subfamily Condicinae of the family Noctuidae.
Condica
Condica is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae. The designation "n-sp" indicates an undescribed or unidentified species within this genus. Species in Condica are generally medium-sized noctuid moths with cryptic coloration. The genus is part of the diverse owlet moth fauna of North America.
Condica andrena
Condica andrena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1911. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small, dull-colored moths. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited. Like other members of the genus Condica, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to light.
Condica begallo
Condica begallo is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by William Barnes in 1905, this North American species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9709. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized noctuids. Available information is limited; the species is known from scattered records across North America.
Condica claufacta
Condica claufacta is a noctuid moth species described by Francis Walker in 1857. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae within the owlet moth family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9700 in the North American moth numbering system.
Condica leucorena
Condica leucorena is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae. It was described by Smith in 1900. The species is present in North America. Very little is known about its biology or ecology due to limited documentation and few observations.
Condica luxuriosa
Condica luxuriosa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1926. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized noctuids. The species has been documented in both North and Middle America, though published biological information remains limited.
Condica n-sp-four
Condica n-sp-four is an undescribed species within the genus Condica, a group of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae. The temporary designation "n-sp-four" indicates it has been recognized as distinct but awaits formal taxonomic description. Species in this genus are generally medium-sized moths with cryptic coloration.
Condica n-sp-one
Condica n-sp-one is an undescribed species within the genus Condica, a group of moths in the family Noctuidae. The genus Condica comprises small to medium-sized moths commonly known as condica moths or owlet moths. This particular species has not yet received a formal scientific description, hence the provisional designation "n-sp-one" (new species one). Members of this genus are generally nocturnal and are found primarily in the Americas.
Condica n-sp-three
Condica n-sp-three is an undescribed species within the genus Condica, a group of moths in the family Noctuidae. As a provisional designation ("n-sp-three"), this taxon has not received formal scientific description and lacks published morphological or ecological documentation. The genus Condica comprises small to medium-sized owlet moths primarily distributed in the New World. Species in this genus are generally nocturnal and exhibit cryptic coloration.
Condica n-sp-two
Condica n-sp-two is an undescribed species within the genus Condica, a group of noctuid moths. The "n-sp-two" designation indicates it is a numbered, unnamed species awaiting formal taxonomic description. Members of Condica are generally small to medium-sized moths with relatively plain forewings. This species is known from specimen records but lacks published species-level documentation.
Condica orta
Condica orta is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1912. It is a North American species with limited published documentation. Available records indicate it belongs to a genus of noctuid moths commonly known as condicines or underwing moths, though specific ecological and biological details for this species remain sparse in the accessible literature.
Condica sutor
Cobbler Moth, Cobbler
Condica sutor, commonly called the cobbler or cobbler moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Perigea sutor. It is widespread across North America and has been documented in over 2,700 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively common and well-observed. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9699 in North American moth classification systems.
Condica temecula
Condica temecula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1905. It is native to North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9691. The species belongs to the subfamily Condicinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized noctuid moths. Available records indicate it has been observed at least 53 times according to iNaturalist data.
Condica videns
white-dotted groundling moth, White-dotted Groundling
Condica videns is a small noctuid moth native to North America, commonly known as the white-dotted groundling moth. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with multiple generations per year. The species is notable for its larvae feeding specifically on the flower heads of composite plants in the Asteraceae family.
Conservula
Conservula is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The genus contains at least 17 described species distributed across multiple continents. Members exhibit distinctive morphological traits, including naked eyes without lashes, fully developed proboscis, and characteristic metathoracic tuft development that varies geographically.
Conservula anodonta
Sharp Angle Shades
Conservula anodonta, known as the sharp angle shades, is a noctuid moth species native to North America. Adults are medium-sized with distinctive wing markings and are active during summer months. The species is associated with forested habitats and exhibits typical nocturnal behavior of its family, including attraction to light sources.
Copablepharon
Copablepharon is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, established by Harvey in 1878. The genus contains more than 20 described species distributed primarily in North America. Many species were described or revised in the early 2000s by Crabo, Lafontaine, and colleagues. The genus includes several subspecific taxa, particularly within C. canariana, C. longipenne, C. spiritum, and C. viridisparsa.
Copablepharon absidum
Columbia dune moth
Copablepharon absidum is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Columbia dune moth. It is part of the genus Copablepharon, a group associated with sandy habitats. The species has a documented distribution across western North America, from British Columbia southward through the Rocky Mountain region to California. Limited observational records suggest it may be uncommon or locally restricted.
Copablepharon alaskensis
Copablepharon alaskensis is a noctuid moth described from Alaska in 2004. It belongs to a genus of sand-verbena moths associated with coastal and dune habitats. The species is known from a limited geographic range in northern North America.
Copablepharon atrinotum
Copablepharon atrinotum is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Crabo and Lafontaine in 2004. The species belongs to a genus of sand-dwelling moths primarily distributed in North America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist.
Copablepharon fuscum
sand-verbena moth
Copablepharon fuscum, commonly known as the sand-verbena moth, is a noctuid moth species restricted to sandy ocean beaches along the Pacific coast of North America. The species was described in 1996 by Troubridge and Crabo. Adults have a wingspan of 35–40 mm. The larvae are specialized feeders on Abronia latifolia (yellow sand-verbena), a coastal dune plant. The species has a very limited geographic range and is considered at risk due to habitat loss and degradation of coastal dune ecosystems.
Copablepharon grandis
pale yellow dune moth
Copablepharon grandis, the pale yellow dune moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Strecker in 1878. It is distributed across western and central North America, inhabiting dune ecosystems. Adults are active in mid-summer with a single annual generation. The species is closely associated with sandy habitats, reflecting its common name.
Copablepharon longipenne
Dusky Dune Moth
Copablepharon longipenne is a noctuid moth native to the Great Plains and southwestern North America. It inhabits sand dune ecosystems where larvae live and feed underground near host plants. The species has a single annual generation, with adults active in mid-summer. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and C. l. serraticornis.
Copablepharon michiganensis
Copablepharon michiganensis is a noctuid moth described in 2004 from Michigan. It belongs to a genus of sand-dwelling moths whose larvae are associated with dune habitats. The species is known from very few records, reflecting either genuine rarity or limited survey effort in its specialized habitat.
Copablepharon mustelini
Copablepharon mustelini is a noctuid moth species described from North America in 2004. The genus Copablepharon comprises small to medium-sized owlet moths, with several species known from sandy or dune habitats. This species is part of a genus whose members often exhibit cryptic coloration and are frequently associated with coastal or inland sandy environments. The specific epithet references the mustelid (weasel) coloration pattern observed in the type specimen.
Copablepharon pictum
Pictured grasshopper, Barber pole grasshopper
Copablepharon pictum is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Fauske and Lafontaine in 2004. The species was previously treated as a grasshopper under the name Dactylotum bicolor pictum, but taxonomic revision moved it to the moth genus Copablepharon. It is known from North America with limited observational records.
Copablepharon serratigrande
Copablepharon serratigrande is a noctuid moth described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 2004. It belongs to the genus Copablepharon, a group of sand-verbena moths found in western North America. The species epithet "serratigrande" refers to the large serrated features on the male genitalia. This species is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, which includes many cryptically colored, nocturnal moths.
Copanarta
Copanarta is a genus of noctuid moths erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1895. The genus contains two recognized species: Copanarta aurea and Copanarta sexpunctata. Both species are found in North America. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae within the family Noctuidae.
Copanarta aurea
Copanarta aurea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10169. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1879. Like other noctuids, adults are primarily nocturnal.
Copivaleria
Copivaleria is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, erected by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It contains a single species, Copivaleria grotei (Grote's sallow), described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1874. The genus is currently considered a synonym of Psaphida by the Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
Coranarta luteola
Small Dark Yellow Underwing
Coranarta luteola is a small noctuid moth native to boreal North America. First described in 1865, it occurs from Alaska and Labrador south through the Rocky Mountains to Colorado, and eastward to Maine. The species has a forewing length of 11–12 mm. Its larvae feed on laurels (Kalmia species), while adults visit flowers, particularly Andromeda polifolia. The species is listed as endangered in Connecticut.