Noctuidae
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Diarsia rosaria
Freeman's Dart, Rosy Dart
Diarsia rosaria is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. It occurs across much of Canada from Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, extending south to northern California and eastern Oregon. The species is abundant in wet conifer forests and has two recognized subspecies: D. r. rosaria and D. r. freemani.
Diarsia rubifera
Red Dart
Diarsia rubifera, commonly known as the Red Dart, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is broadly distributed across North America, ranging from coast to coast in Canada and the northern United States, with southern extensions into western North Carolina, Tennessee, and parts of the western states. The species was first described by Grote in 1875 and is recognized as a valid species within the genus Diarsia.
Diastema
Diastema is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1852. These moths are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna, with species distributed across various regions. The genus name Diastema is derived from Greek, meaning 'space' or 'interval', though the biological significance of this naming in reference to moth morphology is not documented in available sources.
Diastema cnossia
Diastema cnossia is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Druce in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae and was originally placed in the genus Pseudina. The species is recorded from North America and has been documented in citizen science observations.
Diastema leo
Diastema leo is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Condicinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The genus Diastema belongs to a diverse group of noctuid moths found primarily in the Americas. As a recently described species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Diastema tigris
Lantana Moth, Lantana Control Moth
Diastema tigris is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. Native to Florida and Texas, it has been widely introduced across tropical and subtropical regions as a biological control agent targeting the invasive weed Lantana camara. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Its common name, 'lantana moth,' directly reflects its specialized larval association with this host plant.
Dichagyris
Dichagyris is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. The genus was established by Lederer in 1857 and now includes several former genera—Loxagrotis, Pseudorichia, Pseudorthosia, and Mesembragrotis—as subgenera. The name derives from Greek elements meaning 'apart, asunder; double' and 'the finest meal or flour'. Species in this genus are found primarily in the Palearctic region, with some distribution extending into North America.
Dichagyris arabella
cutworm, dart moth
Dichagyris arabella is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Dyar in 1901. It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and is native to North America. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 14 records on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Dichagyris, it is likely nocturnal and associated with open habitats.
Dichagyris capota
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris capota is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1908. Originally placed in the genus Euxoa, it was later transferred to Dichagyris. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10876. Like other members of its family, it is a nocturnal moth with larvae that develop as soil-dwelling cutworms.
Dichagyris cataclivis
cataclivis dart moth
Dichagyris cataclivis is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Dyar in 1910. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as cutworms or darts, characterized by robust bodies and cryptic coloration. The species occurs in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Dichagyris cyminopristes
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris cyminopristes is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1912. Originally placed in the genus Episilia, it is now classified in Dichagyris. The species is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, commonly known as owlet moths. It has been assigned Hodges number 10887 in the North American moth numbering system. Available records indicate a North American distribution, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Dichagyris kyune
Dichagyris kyune is a species of noctuid moth (cutworm or dart moth) described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10880. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is rarely encountered or understudied.
Dichagyris lobato
Dichagyris lobato is a species of noctuid moth described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10884. It was originally described under the basionym Pseudoglaea lobato.
Dichagyris madida
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris madida 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 is present in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10885. It was originally described under the genus Mesogona before being transferred to Dichagyris.
Dichagyris mizteca
Dichagyris mizteca is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described as Carneades mizteca by Schaus in 1894. It belongs to a genus of owlet moths primarily distributed in western North America. Very few documented observations exist, with only one record in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff. The species appears to be rarely encountered or potentially underreported.
Dichagyris neoclivis
Dichagyris neoclivis is a noctuid moth species described in 1924 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to the diverse cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was originally described as Rhizagrotis neoclivis before being transferred to the genus Dichagyris. It is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 10872 in the North American moth numbering system.
Dichagyris polycala
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris polycala is a species of noctuid moth described by Lafontaine in 2004. 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 10875. Published records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.
Dichagyris proclivis
Dichagyris proclivis is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1887. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10871 for North American moth identification. Records indicate presence across North America, with 70+ observations documented on iNaturalist.
Dichagyris socorro
Socorro cutworm moth, Socorro dart moth
Dichagyris socorro is a noctuid moth species described by William Barnes in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, with records from the southwestern United States including New Mexico. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10874. The specific epithet 'socorro' likely refers to Socorro, New Mexico, a location within its documented range.
Dichagyris triphaenoides
cutworm moth, dart moth
Dichagyris triphaenoides is a noctuid moth species described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1912. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 10667. Limited observational data exists for this species, with 13 records documented on iNaturalist.
Dichagyris variabilis
Yellow Dart
Dichagyris variabilis, commonly known as the yellow dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Grote in 1874, originally under the genus Pseudorthosia. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10889. This moth belongs to a large genus of noctuid moths distributed primarily in North America.
Discestra
Discestra is a genus of moths established by Hampson in 1905 within the family Noctuidae. Current taxonomic consensus treats Discestra as a synonym of Anarta, rendering the name invalid for formal classification. The genus was historically recognized within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. Records associated with this name have been documented from parts of Europe and North America.
Dypterygia
Dypterygia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, tribe Dypterygiini. The genus comprises approximately 16 described species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and Asia. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light; at least some species respond to fermenting bait mixtures. Larval stages and host plant associations remain poorly documented for most species.
Dypterygia dolens
Dypterygia dolens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was originally described as Macronoctua dolens by Druce in 1909. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9562. Available documentation for this species is limited, with most information derived from taxonomic databases rather than detailed biological studies.
Dypterygia rozmani
American Bird's-wing
Dypterygia rozmani, commonly known as the American Bird's-wing, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is attracted to fermenting bait and has been documented in pine-oak forest habitats. Its Hodges number is 9560.
Egira
Egira is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae. The genus includes species that are agricultural pests, notably Egira curialis, commonly known as the citrus cutworm. This species feeds on young citrus fruit in California groves, causing scarring damage that can render fruit unmarketable. Research indicates that caterpillar densities and associated fruit scarring are higher in larger citrus groves.
Egira baueri
Egira baueri
Egira baueri is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Buckett in 1968. The species is found in North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10503. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Egira cognata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Egira cognata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10509. As a member of the genus Egira, it belongs to a group of noctuid moths whose larvae are known as cutworms.
Egira crucialis
Egira crucialis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harvey in 1875. It is native to North America and has been recorded as an early-season pest of citrus in California's San Joaquin Valley, where it feeds on very young fruit. The species is listed under Hodges number 10508 in the Moths of North America (MONA) database.
Egira curialis
Citrus Cutworm
Egira curialis is a noctuid moth commonly known as the Citrus Cutworm, native to North America. The species has been documented as a pest of citrus groves in California's San Joaquin Valley, where larvae feed on young fruit and contribute to scarring damage. Research indicates that caterpillar densities and associated damage are higher in larger citrus groves. The species is listed under Hodges number 10511 in the North American moth numbering system.
Egira dolosa
Lined Black Aspen Woodling
Egira dolosa is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It occurs across North America, with confirmed records in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species belongs to the genus Egira, which includes several species whose larvae feed on woody plants. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Egira hiemalis
Egira hiemalis is a noctuid moth species native to western North America. Adults are active during winter and early spring, an unusual seasonality for Lepidoptera. The species is notable for its cold-weather activity pattern and association with coniferous and hardwood host plants. It was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Xylomiges hiemalis.
Egira perlubens
brown woodling
Egira perlubens, known as the brown woodling, 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 first described by Grote in 1881 under the basionym Xylomiges perlubens. Its MONA or Hodges number is 10515.
Egira purpurea
Egira purpurea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The specific epithet 'purpurea' (Latin for 'purple') likely refers to coloration of the adult. As a member of the genus Egira, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms or armyworms. The species is native to North America.
Egira rubrica
cutworm, dart moth
Egira rubrica is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Harvey in 1878 and is native to North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10514. Two subspecies are recognized: Egira rubrica rubrica and Egira rubrica rubricoides Barnes & Benjamin, 1924. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are sometimes referred to as citrus cutworms.
Egira simplex
Simple Cutworm Moth
Egira simplex is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1865 and is assigned Hodges number 10506 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Egira, it is classified within the tribe Orthosiini of the subfamily Noctuinae.
Elaphria
Midgets
Elaphria is a genus of small moths in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as "midgets." The genus was established by Jacob Hübner in 1818 and contains approximately 100 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. These moths are typically attracted to light and are frequently encountered by entomologists using blacklight traps.
Elaphria agrotina
Elaphria agrotina is a small owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. The species is notable for its broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the eastern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America. Larvae have been documented feeding on Phaseolus species (legumes).
Elaphria alapallida
Pale-winged Midget
Elaphria alapallida is a small owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described in 2003 when it was split from the similar E. festivoides. It occurs across southern Canada and the northern United States. Adults fly from May to July and are attracted to light sources.
Elaphria deltoides
Elaphria deltoides is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Möschler in 1880. It is classified within the tribe Elaphriini and is known from North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9679.1. As a member of the cutworm or dart moth group, it belongs to a diverse assemblage of primarily nocturnal Lepidoptera.
Elaphria exesa
Exesa Midget Moth
Elaphria exesa, commonly known as the Exesa Midget Moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Guenée in 1852. The species is native to North America and is attracted to blacklight, a common method for observing nocturnal moths. It is assigned Hodges number 9682 in the North American moth numbering system.
Elaphria fuscimacula
Cutworm Moth, Dart Moth
Elaphria fuscimacula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and is assigned Hodges number 9675.
Elaphria georgei
George's Midget
Elaphria georgei, commonly known as George's Midget, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Moore and Rawson in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Elaphriini, a group of small to medium-sized moths often referred to as "midgets." The MONA/Hodges number for this species is 9680.
Elaphria grata
Grateful Midget, Grateful Midget Moth
Elaphria grata is a small noctuid moth commonly known as the Grateful Midget. It is widespread across eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through fall in multiple generations. The species is frequently attracted to artificial lights and is a regular component of blacklight surveys in its range.
Elaphria nucicolora
Sugarcane Midget
Elaphria nucicolora, commonly known as the Sugarcane Midget, is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 21 mm. The species has a broad geographic range spanning the southeastern United States, Caribbean islands, tropical South America, and Hawaii. Adults are active from late spring through autumn in temperate regions, with year-round activity in tropical and subtropical areas. The larval stage feeds on a variety of herbaceous plants including sugarcane, watermelon, and several weedy species.
Elaphria trolia
A small North American owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. Adults are attracted to light sources. The species is part of the diverse Elaphria genus, which includes several similar-looking small moths often active in autumn.
Elaphria versicolor
Variegated Midget
Elaphria versicolor, commonly known as the variegated midget, is a small noctuid moth native to north-eastern North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 22 mm and is active from May to July. Larvae feed on conifers and certain hardwood trees.
Emarginea dulcinea
Emarginea dulcinea is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It is recorded from North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 9719. The genus Emarginea is monotypic, containing only this species.
Emarginea percara
Beloved Emarginea Moth
Emarginea percara, commonly known as the Beloved Emarginea Moth, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. The species was first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875, originally placed in the genus Bryophila before being moved to the genus Emarginea, which Morrison also established. It is assigned Hodges number 9718 in the North American moth numbering system. The species is relatively well-documented, with over 2,600 observations on citizen science platforms.
Enargia
Enargia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hübner in 1821. The genus contains approximately twelve recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region. Members are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Xylenini, subtribe Cosmiina.