Noctuinae
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Pronoctua typica
Pronoctua typica is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1894. As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to one of the largest and most diverse groups of moths. The genus Pronoctua contains relatively few described species, and P. typica represents the type species of this genus. Available records indicate it occurs in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Properigea
Properigea is a genus of noctuid moths erected by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926. The genus comprises ten described species distributed primarily in North America. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Noctuidae family.
Protogygia album
Protogygia album is a noctuid moth described by Harvey in 1876, originally placed in the genus Arsilonche. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and is native to North America. The species is documented through 232 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate observational frequency.
Protogygia postera
cutworm moth, dart moth
Protogygia postera is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Fauske & Lafontaine in 2004. It is known from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The genus Protogygia comprises a small group of noctuid moths distributed in North America.
Protolampra
Protolampra is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. The genus was established by McDunnough in 1929 and contains four recognized species. Species within this genus are distributed across northern Europe and North America, with records from Scandinavia, Denmark, and the northeastern United States including Vermont.
Protolampra brunneicollis
Brown-collared Dart
Protolampra brunneicollis, the Brown-collared Dart, is a noctuid moth native to eastern North America. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864. Adults fly from June through September, with evidence suggesting either bivoltinism or a single generation with summer aestivation. Larvae are generalist feeders on low-growing herbaceous and woody plants.
Protolampra rufipectus
red-breasted dart moth, red-breasted dart
Protolampra rufipectus, commonly known as the red-breasted dart moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Morrison in 1875. The specific epithet rufipectus refers to the reddish coloration of the thorax. It is one of relatively few species in the genus Protolampra, which belongs to the diverse cutworm and dart moth group within Noctuidae. The species is documented in central and western North America.
Protoperigea
Protoperigea is a genus of noctuid moths established by McDunnough in 1937. The genus contains six described species, most of which were described by Mustelin in 2006. Species occur in western North America, with records from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of noctuid moths.
Protoperigea calientensis
A small noctuid moth described by Mustelin in 2006, known from limited records in North America. Belongs to the genus Protoperigea within the subfamily Noctuinae. Specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Protoperigea posticata
Protoperigea posticata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Harvey in 1875, originally placed in the genus Orthosia. The species is known from North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9643.
Protoperigea umbricata
cutworm moth, dart moth
Protoperigea umbricata is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Mustelin in 2006. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9643.1. Little detailed information about its biology and ecology has been published.
Protorthodes orobia
Protorthodes orobia is a noctuid moth described in 1876 and currently recognized as a valid species. It is endemic to eastern Texas, with highest abundance along the Gulf Coast. The species is among the smaller members of its genus, with distinctive forewing maculation. Adults are active in autumn, with flight records limited to October.
Protorthodes ustulata
Protorthodes ustulata is a small noctuid moth described in 2014, distinguished by its burnt-orange forewings with contrasting gray-white markings. The species inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Adults are active during two distinct periods: spring and late summer through early autumn.
Provia
Provia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. The genus was established by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. Species within this genus are part of the diverse owlet moth fauna of North America. The genus is not widely studied, and specific ecological details for most species remain poorly documented.
Provia argentata
Provia argentata is a moth species and the sole member of the monotypic genus Provia within the family Noctuidae. It was first described in 1910 by entomologists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. The species is endemic to Utah, United States. As the only known species in its genus, it represents a unique lineage among noctuid moths.
Proxenus miranda
Miranda Moth, Glistening Rustic
Proxenus miranda, commonly known as the Miranda moth or glistening rustic, is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of 23–27 mm. It occurs across most of North America in two generations annually, with adults active from May through October. The species inhabits moist, open forests and grasslands, and its larvae feed on herbaceous plants including dandelion, strawberry, and alfalfa.
Psammopolia
Psammopolia is a genus of noctuid moths erected in 2009 by Crabo and Lafontaine. The genus contains five described species distributed in western North America. The name derives from Greek roots suggesting a sand-dwelling association. Species were previously classified in other genera before molecular and morphological analysis supported their separation.
Pseudacontia
Pseudacontia is a small genus of noctuid moths established by John B. Smith in 1883. The genus contains three recognized species distributed in North America. Species were originally described from the late 19th to early 20th century. The genus name suggests a resemblance to the related genus Acontia.
Pseudacontia crustaria
Pseudacontia crustaria is a species of noctuid moth described by Morrison in 1875. It belongs to the genus Pseudacontia within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces and appears to have a restricted distribution in western North America. Available information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Pseudanarta caeca
Brown-patched Golden Arches
Pseudanarta caeca is a species of noctuid moth, commonly known as the Brown-patched Golden Arches. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Dod in 1913 and is found in North America. It is assigned Hodges number 9604 in the North American moth classification system.
Pseudanarta daemonalis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Pseudanarta daemonalis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Franclemont in 1941. It is recorded from North America and assigned Hodges number 9613. The genus Pseudanarta belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond taxonomic placement and geographic occurrence.
Pseudanarta flavidens
Pseudanarta flavidens is a small noctuid moth native to western North America. The species was described by Grote in 1879 and remains relatively poorly documented, with limited published biological information. It is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Pseudanarta, a group of small moths found primarily in North American arid and semi-arid regions.
Pseudanthoecia
Pseudanthoecia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Smith in 1882. The genus contains a single described species, Pseudanthoecia tumida (Grote, 1880). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Eriopygini. The genus is known from relatively few observations, with limited published information on its biology.
Pseudanthoecia tumida
Pseudanthoecia tumida is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1880. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like many noctuid moths, it is presumably nocturnal in its adult activity.
Pseudeustrotiini
Pseudeustrotiini is a small tribe of noctuid moths established by Beck in 1996. It contains at least three described species distributed across two genera: *Anterastria* and *Pseudeustrotia*. The tribe belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group commonly known as cutworm or dart moths.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Scotogramma fieldi
cutworm moth, dart moth
Scotogramma fieldi is a noctuid moth species described in 1927 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species is distributed in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10250.
Scotogramma ptilodonta
cutworm moth, dart moth
Scotogramma ptilodonta is a noctuid moth species in the tribe Hadenini, first described by Grote in 1883 under the basionym Trichopolia ptilodonta. The species is distributed across North America and has been assigned Hodges number 10244. Three subspecies are recognized: S. p. ptilodonta, S. p. albescens, and S. p. nevada.
Scotogramma yakima
Scotogramma yakima is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the genus Scotogramma within the tribe Hadenini. The species is known from North America. Limited information is available regarding its biology and ecology.
Selicanis
Selicanis is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Smith in 1900. The genus is monotypic, containing only Selicanis cinereola, described from the same publication. It is placed within the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest subfamilies of owlet moths. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published information beyond its original description.
Sideridis fuscolutea
Sideridis fuscolutea is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1892. It occurs in western North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. The species belongs to the tribe Hadenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Limited observational data exists for this species.
Sideridis uscripta
uscripta dart moth
Sideridis uscripta is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1891. It is a small to medium-sized noctuid moth found in the northern Great Plains of North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available on its biology and ecology. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Sideridis, a group of noctuine moths primarily distributed across the Holarctic region.
Spaelotis unicava
cutworm moth, dart moth
Spaelotis unicava is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine in 1998. The species is found in Central America and North America. It has been assigned the MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number 10926.2. The genus Spaelotis belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group of owlet moths.
Spaelotis velicava
Spaelotis velicava is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1998. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a large group of owlet moths. The species is known from North America. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with minimal observational data available.
Sparkia immacula
Sparkia immacula is a noctuid moth and the sole member of its genus. It is found in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona and New Mexico. The genus was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. Very little biological information is available for this species.
Stretchia inferior
Stretchia inferior is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Stretchia, a group of noctuid moths. Available information is limited to basic taxonomic and distributional data.
Stretchia muricina
Stretchia muricina is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the genus Stretchia within the subfamily Noctuinae. It is represented by 164 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation but limited published biological detail.
Stretchia pacifica
Stretchia pacifica is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by McDunnough in 1949. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10474. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and associated with forested or shrubland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Stretchia plusiaeformis
Gray Weld-spot
Stretchia plusiaeformis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Gray Weld-spot. The species was described by Henry Edwards in 1874. It is distributed across North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number for this species is 10471.
Sutyna
Sutyna is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Todd in 1958. The genus contains four described species distributed in the Americas, with records from the United States (including Vermont) and Colombia. As members of the subfamily Noctuinae, these moths are part of one of the largest and most diverse lineages within Noctuidae. The genus remains poorly documented in published literature beyond taxonomic descriptions.
Sutyna privata
Private Sallow, private sallow moth
Sutyna privata, commonly known as the Private Sallow, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1857. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). As a member of the subfamily Noctuinae, it belongs to a large group of predominantly nocturnal moths whose larvae are often referred to as cutworms due to their feeding habit of cutting through plant stems at soil level.