Noctuinae
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Sympistis apis
Sympistis apis is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is restricted to the plains of northern Texas. Adults fly in late autumn with a relatively narrow flight period from late September to early October. The species is known from limited collection records and has a small to medium wingspan for its genus.
Sympistis chionanthi
Fringe-tree Sallow, Grey O Moth
Sympistis chionanthi is a noctuid moth with a wingspan of 33–38 mm. Adults are active from August to October in a single annual generation. The species is associated with deciduous woodlands across eastern and central North America.
Sympistis ciliata
Sympistis ciliata is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Sympistis within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America, though specific details regarding its biology, ecology, and distribution remain limited in published sources.
Sympistis coprocolor
Sympistis coprocolor is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Troubridge and Crabo in 1999. It belongs to a large genus of owlet moths found primarily in North America. The species is known from a limited number of observations.
Sympistis greyi
Sympistis greyi is a noctuid moth described from western North America in 1998. The species is named for L. Paul Grey. It is known from a relatively narrow geographic range spanning British Columbia through central Washington and Oregon. The wingspan measures approximately 30 mm, with forewings 12–14 mm in length.
Sympistis horus
Sympistis horus is a noctuid moth described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. As a recently described species with limited published information, many aspects of its biology remain undocumented.
Sympistis jenniferae
Sympistis jenniferae is a moth species in the family Noctuidae described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from New Mexico in the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 33 mm. As a recently described species with no recorded observations, its biology remains poorly documented.
Sympistis levis
Sympistis levis is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. It belongs to the genus Sympistis, a diverse group of noctuid moths commonly known as the "sympistis moths" or "owlet moths." The species has been recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a nocturnal adult with larvae that feed on herbaceous plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Sympistis min
Sympistis min is a noctuid moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is currently known only from the US state of Colorado. The wingspan measures approximately 26 mm. As a recently described species with limited published records, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Sympistis osiris
Sympistis osiris is a moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. The species is known from New Mexico and has a wingspan of 30–34 mm. As a member of the large genus Sympistis, it belongs to a diverse group of noctuid moths found primarily in North America.
Sympistis pallida
Sympistis pallida is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes in 1928. The species belongs to the genus Sympistis, a diverse group of noctuid moths found primarily in North America. Limited specific information is available regarding its biology and ecology.
Sympistis poliafascies
Sympistis poliafascies is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1910. It belongs to the large genus Sympistis, which contains numerous North American noctuid species. The species is assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 10152. Like other members of Sympistis, it is presumed to be nocturnal, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Sympistis sagittata
Sympistis sagittata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the genus Sympistis, a diverse group of noctuid moths primarily distributed across North America. The species is currently accepted as valid in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Sympistis sakhmet
Sympistis sakhmet is a small noctuid moth described from New Mexico in 2008. The species is known from very limited material, with a recorded wingspan of approximately 31 mm. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae often feed on specific host plants.
Sympistis sokar
Sympistis sokar is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from Oregon in the western United States. As a recently described species with limited observation records, much of its biology remains undocumented.
Tesagrotis amia
Tesagrotis amia is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1903. Originally described as Noctua amia, this species belongs to the genus Tesagrotis, a group of noctuid moths found in North America. The species is known from limited documentation, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Tesagrotis atrifrons
cutworm moth, dart moth
Tesagrotis atrifrons is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. It is native to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10977. Little specific ecological information has been published for this species.
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.
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
Trichocerapoda is a genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) established by Benjamin in 1932. The genus contains five described species distributed in western North America, with records from California and adjacent regions. Two species were described in 2006, indicating ongoing taxonomic refinement. The genus belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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).
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 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.
Viridemas galena
Viridemas galena is a noctuid moth and the sole species in the monotypic genus Viridemas. First described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1908, this species is endemic to Arizona. The genus and species were established based on specimens collected in the southwestern United States, representing a distinct lineage within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Walterella
Walterella is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, established by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. The genus contains a single species, Walterella ocellata, which was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. It is known only from the US state of Arizona.
Walterella ocellata
Walterella ocellata is the sole species in the monotypic moth genus Walterella, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The genus was erected by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. This noctuid moth is known from Arizona, with 35 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the family Noctuidae, it belongs to one of the largest families of Lepidoptera.
Xestia dilucida
Dull Reddish Dart, Reddish Heath Dart
Xestia dilucida is a noctuid moth occurring in eastern North America. The species was described by Morrison in 1875. Adults fly in autumn with a single annual generation. Larval host plants are restricted to Vaccinium species.
Xestia laxa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Xestia laxa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine and Kauri Mikkola in 1998. It belongs to the large genus Xestia, which contains numerous noctuid moth species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is found in North America and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10963.1. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a nocturnal moth with larvae that feed on herbaceous vegetation.
Xestia okakensis
Okak Cutworm, Okak Dart Moth
Xestia okakensis is a cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Packard in 1867. The species has two recognized subspecies: X. o. okakensis and X. o. morandi. It occurs across northern regions of North America and Eurasia.
Xestia xanthographa
Square-spot Rustic
A widespread noctuid moth with a Palearctic and North American distribution. The species has served as a key indicator in research demonstrating detrimental effects of street-lighting on caterpillar abundance. Adults are abundant in late summer and autumn, and the species represents common prey for autumn-flying bats.
Xylena thoracica
Acadian Swordgrass Moth
Xylena thoracica, commonly known as the Acadian Swordgrass Moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species was first described by Putnam-Cramer in 1886 and is assigned Hodges number 9875.
Xylomoia
Xylomoia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Staudinger in 1892. The genus contains at least seven recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region, with the majority occurring in Europe and northern Asia. A 2024 integrative taxonomic review synonymized three species—X. strix, X. retinax, and X. stangelmaieri—as subspecies of X. strix based on morphological and genetic evidence. The genus belongs to the tribe Apameini within the subfamily Noctuinae.
Xylomoia indirecta
Oblique Brocade Moth
Xylomoia indirecta, commonly known as the oblique brocade moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. The species is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9401. Like other noctuids, adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Xylotype
Xylotype is a small genus of owlet moths (Noctuidae) containing two recognized species. The genus was established by Hampson in 1906 and is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae. Species in this genus occur in North America, with documented records from the northeastern United States.