Noctuinae
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Meropleon ambifusca
Newman's Brocade
Meropleon ambifusca, commonly known as Newman's Brocade, is a noctuid moth species described by Newman in 1948. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and holds conservation status as a species of special concern in Connecticut.
Meropleon cosmion
cutworm moth, dart moth
Meropleon cosmion is a species of noctuid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1924. It belongs to the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9425. Like other members of the genus Meropleon, it is part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Minofala instans
Minofala instans is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. The genus Minofala is small and poorly documented, with limited available information on its biology and ecology.
Miodera
Miodera is a genus of owlet moths (family Noctuidae) established by Smith in 1908. The genus contains two described species: Miodera eureka (Barnes & Benjamin, 1926) and Miodera stigmata (Smith, 1908). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini. The genus has been documented in North America with limited observational records.
Morrisonia
Fluid Arches, Confused Woodgrain
Morrisonia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Grote in 1874. The genus currently contains five recognized species, including the well-known Morrisonia confusa (Confused Woodgrain) and Morrisonia latex (Fluid Arches). These moths are part of the diverse Noctuinae subfamily, commonly known as owlet moths. Some authorities treat Morrisonia as a synonym of Achatia.
Nacopa bistrigata
Nacopa bistrigata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It is known from North America and assigned Hodges number 9827. The species is part of the subfamily Noctuinae, a large group of predominantly nocturnal moths.
Nacopa melanderi
Nacopa melanderi is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae) described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1927. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9828. The genus Nacopa is a small group within the large noctuid subfamily Noctuinae. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Nedra stewarti
Nedra stewarti is a moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1875. It is found in California and Oregon. The species belongs to the genus Nedra, which is part of the subfamily Noctuinae. Limited information is available regarding its biology, ecology, and specific habitat requirements.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orthodes
Orthodes is a genus of noctuid moths established by Guenée in 1852. The genus contains approximately 30 described species, with the majority distributed in North America. Some species extend into the Caribbean and Central America. The genus belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Orthodes majuscula
Rustic Quaker
Orthodes majuscula, commonly known as the Rustic Quaker, is a noctuid moth described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1868. It is widespread throughout the New World, ranging from eastern North America through Central America to South America. Adults are active from May to August and have a wingspan of 28–35 mm.
Orthodes noverca
cutworm moth, dart moth
Orthodes noverca is a noctuid moth first described by Grote in 1878. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been recorded from North America and is cataloged under Hodges number 10282. Taxonomic placement has shifted, with some sources listing it under the related genus Homorthodes.
Orthomoia bloomfieldi
Orthomoia bloomfieldi is a noctuid moth described by Mustelin in 2000. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups within Noctuidae. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be nocturnal.
Oslaria
Oslaria is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, erected by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. The genus contains three described species distributed in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members of this genus are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna of arid North American regions.
Pachypolia atricornis
Three-horned Moth
Pachypolia atricornis, commonly known as the Three-horned Moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by Grote in 1874, this species is known from North America with confirmed records from Vermont. The genus Pachypolia is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae. The common name refers to distinctive horn-like projections on the head.
Papaipema
Papaipema is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, erected by John B. Smith in 1899. The genus comprises approximately 50 described species, most of which are commonly known as "borers" due to their larval feeding habits. Species are distributed primarily across North America, with many exhibiting highly specialized host plant associations. Larvae tunnel into stems, roots, or rhizomes of specific native plants, making many species of conservation concern due to habitat loss and host plant rarity.
Paradiarsia
Paradiarsia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by McDunnough in 1929. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group commonly known as owlet moths. Species within Paradiarsia are primarily found in North America. The genus is characterized by medium-sized moths with relatively dull coloration, typical of many noctuine moths.
Paramiana
Paramiana is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The genus currently contains five recognized species distributed in North America. Based on its placement in the subfamily Noctuinae, members are nocturnal and possess the characteristic features of owlet moths.
Paramiana canoa
Paramiana canoa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes in 1907. Originally placed in the genus Cerma, it was later transferred to Paramiana. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of moths.
Paramiana perissa
Paramiana perissa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Nye in 1975. It is a noctuine moth found in North America, with a MONA/Hodges number of 9805. The species is part of a small genus within the diverse Noctuidae family. Available records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited published documentation.
Paramiana smaragdina
Paramiana smaragdina is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Neumoegen in 1884. It occurs in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9803. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to one of the largest and most diverse groups of moths. The species is known from documented occurrences but detailed natural history information appears limited in published sources.
Parapamea
Parapamea is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Bird in 1927. The genus contains a single described species, Parapamea buffaloensis, described by Grote in 1877. These moths belong to the diverse subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups within the Noctuidae.
Parastichtis suspecta
Suspected, Suspected Moth
Parastichtis suspecta, commonly known as the suspected or suspected moth, is a noctuid moth with broad distribution across the Palearctic and North America. Adults are highly variable in coloration, ranging from pale grey to rich reddish-brown or nearly black forms. The species has a single annual generation in Europe, with adults active in late summer. Larvae are specialized feeders on willow species, with a distinctive life cycle involving overwintering as eggs and pupation underground.
Paratrachea
Paratrachea is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by George Hampson in 1908. The genus contains two recognized species: P. laches and P. viridescens. Both species are placed in the subfamily Noctuinae.
Peridroma
variegated cutworm moth
Peridroma is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. The genus includes approximately 12 described species, with Peridroma saucia (variegated cutworm) being the most economically significant due to its status as a widespread agricultural pest. Species in this genus are found across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, with some species introduced to new regions. The genus is characterized by medium-sized moths with relatively stout bodies and cryptic coloration typical of noctuine moths.
Perigonica angulata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica angulata is a species of noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly referred to as a cutworm or dart moth. The species was described by Smith in 1890 and occurs in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Noctuidae. The genus Perigonica contains multiple species distributed across North America.
Perigonica pectinata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Perigonica pectinata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1943 and is known from North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10469. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a large group of predominantly nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Phuphena
Phuphena is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Francis Walker in 1858. The genus contains approximately 13 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of owlet moths. The genus has been documented through museum specimens and limited field observations.
Platypolia anceps
Ashen-spotted Brocade
Platypolia anceps is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species is recognized by the common name Ashen-spotted Brocade and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9976. It was originally described by Stephens in 1850 under the name Polia anceps.
Platypolia loda
cutworm moth, dart moth
Platypolia loda is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Strecker in 1898 and is native to North America. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 9978 and includes two recognized subspecies: P. l. loda and P. l. gunderi.
Pleromella
Pleromella is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, established by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It contains a single species, Pleromella opter, known from western North America. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest lineages within the owlet moths.
Polia nugatis
cutworm, dart moth
Polia nugatis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1898. It is native to North America, with documented presence in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is classified within the tribe Hadenini and is one of approximately 146 observed taxa in its genus on iNaturalist.
Polia richardsoni
Alpine Arches
Polia richardsoni is a noctuid moth species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Alpine Arches. First described by John Curtis in 1834, it is found across North America. The species belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family. It has two recognized subspecies: the nominate P. r. richardsoni and P. r. magna. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10279.
Policocnemis
Policocnemis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, containing a single species, Policocnemis ungulatus. The genus was described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932. The sole species is endemic to Texas.
Pronoctua
Pronoctua is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1894. The genus is placed within the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of owlet moths. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it may be rare, geographically restricted, or understudied.
Pronoctua peabodyae
Pronoctua peabodyae is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a large and diverse group of owlet moths. The species is known from limited records in North America, with confirmed observations from Alberta, Canada. Available information on its biology and ecology remains sparse.