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Acleris albicomana
Red-edged Acleris Moth
Acleris albicomana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–14 mm, distributed across much of North America. Adults are active from April through September. Larvae feed on several woody plant genera including Vaccinium, Gaylussacia, Quercus, and Rosa species.
Aglossa costiferalis
Calico Pyralid
Aglossa costiferalis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the Calico Pyralid. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866 and is found in eastern North America. The species is relatively well-documented with over 900 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is not uncommon within its range.
Agnippe prunifoliella
Skunk Twirler
Agnippe prunifoliella is a small gelechiid moth known by the common name Skunk Twirler. The species occurs across much of North America, with records spanning from southern Canada through the eastern and central United States. Adults are recognized by distinctive forewing patterning with contrasting dark and white areas. The species is a specialist herbivore, with larvae feeding on wild plum.
Anania tertialis
Guenée's Pearl
Anania tertialis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, described by Achille Guenée in 1854. Commonly known as Guenée's Pearl, this species is native to North America. The species has been documented in over 1,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-observed among North American crambid moths.
Apamea tahoeensis
Tahoe Cutworm Moth
Apamea tahoeensis is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Mikkola & Lafontaine in 2009. It belongs to a genus of moths that are notoriously difficult to identify due to individual variation and overlapping morphological features among species. The species is found in North America, with its specific epithet suggesting an association with the Lake Tahoe region. Like other Apamea species, it is a nocturnal moth attracted to light sources.
Atascosa glareosella
Rosy Atascosa Moth
Atascosa glareosella is a snout moth species in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. First described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1872, it is distributed across middle and eastern North America, including the United States and southern Canada, with particular concentration in the southern United States including Texas. The species is relatively well-documented with over 600 iNaturalist observations.
Bendisodes aeolia
Bendisodes aeolia is a moth species in the family Erebidae, representing the sole member of the monotypic genus Bendisodes. Originally described by Druce in 1890 as Isogona aeolia, the species was later placed in its current genus by Hampson in 1924. It is distributed in North America.
Calasesia
Calasesia is a genus of clearwing moths in the family Sesiidae, established by Beutenmüller in 1899. The genus contains a single described species, Calasesia coccinea, described in 1898. As a member of the tribe Osminiini, it belongs to a group of moths known for wasp-mimicking appearances and diurnal activity patterns. The genus remains poorly documented with limited biological information available.
Caphys arizonensis
Caphys arizonensis is a species of snout moth in the genus Caphys, first described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1970. The species is endemic to Arizona, United States, with its specific epithet derived from this type locality. As a member of the subfamily Chrysauginae within the family Pyralidae, it represents a relatively poorly documented pyralid moth with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Cucullia strigata
Streaked Hooded Owlet Moth, Streaked Hooded Owlet, Streaky Falconer
Cucullia strigata is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1892. It is known by two common names: the streaked hooded owlet and the streaky falconer. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Canada, and broader North American range. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10183.
Diathrausta reconditalis
Recondite Webworm Moth
Diathrausta reconditalis is a small crambid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from Ontario south to Florida and west to Arizona and Oklahoma. The species is characterized by dark wings with distinctive greenish iridescence and three white forewing spots. It is one of several webworm moths in the genus Diathrausta, a group whose larvae construct silk webbing on host plants.
Dichagyris grotei
Grote's black-tipped quaker
Dichagyris grotei is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Franclemont and Todd in 1983. It was originally described as Loxagrotis grotei before being transferred to the genus Dichagyris. The species is known from North America and is recorded in the Moth Photographers Group (MPG) database with Hodges number 10869. As a noctuid moth, it belongs to a large and diverse family of primarily nocturnal Lepidoptera commonly known as owlet moths.
Dichomeris georgiella
Georgia Dichomeris Moth
Dichomeris georgiella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of 19–21 mm, distributed across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from March to October. The larvae are known to feed on scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) and northern red oak (Quercus rubra). The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866.
Enchoria lacteata
Enchoria lacteata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Packard in 1876. It is native to North America and has been documented across multiple observation platforms. The species belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 7403.
Eubaphe mendica
Beggar, Beggar Moth
Eubaphe mendica, commonly known as the beggar or beggar moth, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. The species exhibits a bivoltine to trivoltine life cycle with adults active from late spring through early autumn. Larvae are specialized feeders on maple and violet species. The common name "beggar" likely derives from the moth's drab, worn-looking appearance.
Eupragia hospita
Streaked Eupragia
Eupragia hospita is a moth in the family Depressariidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1969. It is known from the southeastern United States, with records spanning from Florida north to South Carolina and west to Texas. The species has been documented in 291 iNaturalist observations. As a member of Depressariidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as flat-bodied moths or curved-horn moths.
Exelastis dowi
Dow's Plume Moth
Exelastis dowi is a small plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, recognized by its narrow, divided wings characteristic of the family. The species has been documented from Florida, The Bahamas, and Belize, with adult activity recorded in early spring. Its small size and limited geographic range distinguish it from related Exelastis species.
Frechinia helianthiales
Sunflower Bantam
Frechinia helianthiales is a small crambid moth known as the Sunflower Bantam. It was described in 1897 and occurs across central North America from southern Canada to Mexico. The species is closely associated with Helianthus (sunflower) species, on which its larvae are leaf miners.
Gretchena dulciana
Gretchena dulciana is a species of tortricid moth described by Carl Heinrich in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini, a group of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. The species is part of a North American genus with limited published documentation.
Heterocampa amanda
Heterocampa amanda is a moth in the family Notodontidae (the prominents), described by William Barnes and Arthur Ward Lindsey in 1921. It is native to North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 7992. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae feed on various hardwood trees.
Holochroa dissociarius
Holochroa dissociarius is a geometrid moth species described by Hulst in 1887. It was originally described under the genus Tornos before being transferred to Holochroa. The species is known from North America and is one of approximately 35,000 described species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
Hyppa brunneicrista
Hyppa brunneicrista is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1902. It belongs to the genus Hyppa within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America and has been assigned the Hodges number 9580. Available records indicate limited observational data, with approximately 25 documented occurrences.
Hypsopygia binodulalis
Pink-fringed Dolichomia Moth
Hypsopygia binodulalis, commonly known as the pink-fringed dolichomia moth, is a small snout moth species in the family Pyralidae. First described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1872, this species was formerly placed in the genus Dolichomia, which explains its common name. The species is found across the southeastern and south-central United States. Its biology remains poorly documented.
Idaea productata
Ochre Wave
Idaea productata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as the Ochre Wave. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7112.
Ipimorpha nanaimo
Ipimorpha nanaimo is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by William Barnes in 1905. The species is found in North America. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 9552. As a member of the Noctuidae family, it belongs to a large group of moths commonly known as owlet moths.
Larisa subsolana
Dark-based Larisa Moth
Larisa subsolana is a species of tortricid moth and the sole member of the monotypic genus Larisa. It occurs across a broad range of eastern and central North America. The larvae feed specifically on Carya illinoensis (pecan). The species was described by Miller in 1978.
Leptostales rubromarginaria
Dark-ribboned Wave, Dark-ribboned Wave Moth
Leptostales rubromarginaria, known as the dark-ribboned wave, is a geometrid moth first described by Packard in 1871. It belongs to the subfamily Sterrhinae, a group commonly referred to as waves due to their characteristic wing patterns. The species is recorded across North America with over 400 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-documented. Its MONA/Hodges number is 7179, a standard North American lepidopteran cataloging identifier.
Lesmone hinna
Lifted Owlet
Lesmone hinna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Geyer in 1837. It is commonly known as the Lifted Owlet and is assigned Hodges number 8653. The species belongs to the subfamily Erebinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea. It has been documented across North America with over 500 iNaturalist observations.
Lithophane hemina
hemina pinion, Brown Pinion
Lithophane hemina, known as the hemina pinion or Brown Pinion, is a noctuid moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. The species belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini. It is recorded from North America, with confirmed observations in the northeastern United States including Vermont.
Loxostegopsis merrickalis
Merrick's Crambid Moth, Merrick's pyralid moth
Loxostegopsis merrickalis is a small crambid moth native to North America. The species was described in 1918 and is known from a broad geographic range spanning much of the United States and southern Canada. It is relatively well-documented, with thousands of observations recorded.
Macrochilo absorptalis
slant-lined owlet moth, slant-lined fan-foot
Macrochilo absorptalis, commonly known as the slant-lined owlet moth or slant-lined fan-foot, is a small litter moth in the family Erebidae. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 22 mm and are active from May to September. The species exhibits latitudinal variation in voltinism: one generation per year in northern populations and two or more generations in southern populations. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America.
Maliattha concinnimacula
red-spotted glyph, red-spotted maliattha, red-spotted lithacodia
Maliattha concinnimacula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. Commonly known as the red-spotted glyph, this small moth is found in North America. The species is part of the subfamily Eustrotiinae and is assigned Hodges number 9050 in the North American moth numbering system. It has been documented in at least 1,242 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-recorded among citizen scientists.
Monochroa quinquepunctella
Five-spotted Twirler Moth
Monochroa quinquepunctella is a small gelechiid moth native to eastern North America. The species is readily identified by its distinctive pattern of five black dots arranged on pale yellowish forewings. It has been documented from the southeastern United States north to Quebec, with most records concentrated in the Appalachian and Gulf Coastal regions. The common name references both the five spots and the twirling flight characteristic of many gelechiid moths.
Nycteola metaspilella
forgotten frigid owlet
Nycteola metaspilella, known as the forgotten frigid owlet, is a species of nolid moth in the family Nolidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1866, it occurs in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8978.
Oligia tusa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Oligia tusa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878, originally under the genus Hadena. The species is distributed across North America and is assigned the Hodges number 9405 in the North American moth numbering system.
Oxyptilus delawaricus
Hawkweed Plume Moth
Oxyptilus delawaricus is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, described by Zeller in 1873. It is known from North America, with records from Canada and multiple U.S. states including California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The species is small, with a wingspan of 17–18 mm. It is commonly referred to as the Hawkweed Plume Moth, suggesting an association with plants in the genus Hieracium.
Papaipema baptisiae
Dogbane Stem Borer Moth, Indigo Stem Borer, Wild Indigo Borer Moth
Papaipema baptisiae is a noctuid moth species described by Bird in 1902. It is commonly known as the Dogbane Stem Borer Moth, Indigo Stem Borer, or Wild Indigo Borer Moth. The species belongs to the genus Papaipema, a group of stem-boring moths whose larvae tunnel into the stems of herbaceous plants. Its Hodges number is 9485.
Papaipema cataphracta
burdock borer
Papaipema cataphracta, commonly known as the burdock borer, is a noctuid moth distributed across eastern and central North America. Adults are active in late summer and fall. The larvae are root and stem borers, feeding on burdock (Arctium), lilies (Lilium), and thistles.
Pseudosciaphila duplex
Poplar Leafroller Moth, Aspen Leaftier, Spotted Aspen Leafroller
Pseudosciaphila duplex is a tortricid moth native to North America, commonly known as the poplar leafroller moth or aspen leaftier. Adults are active during summer months and possess a wingspan of 20–25 mm. The species is notable for its larval association with deciduous trees in the genera Populus, Betula, and Salix, where larvae feed on leaves.
Pyrausta scurralis
Pyrausta scurralis is a small crambid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It occurs across western and central North America from the Canadian prairies to the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species inhabits undisturbed shrubby aspen parkland. Its larvae possibly feed on plants in the family Lamiaceae.
Rudenia leguminana
Black-tipped Rudenia Moth
Rudenia leguminana is a small tortricid moth known as the black-tipped rudenia moth. It occurs across much of the United States and parts of Mexico. The species is associated with leguminous plants, with larvae feeding on Fabaceae species.
Sphinx kalmiae
laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae, commonly known as the laurel sphinx, is a hawkmoth in the family Sphingidae. The species was named by James Edward Smith after Kalmia, the plant on which its caterpillar was first observed. It is an ash-specialist moth whose larvae feed on several host plants including ash, lilac, and mountain laurel. The species faces conservation concerns due to the decline of ash trees from emerald ash borer invasion.
Stamnodes apollo
Stamnodes apollo is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by Cassino in 1920. The species belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as the Stamnodes, which are part of the diverse and species-rich Geometridae family. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Tallula watsoni
Watson's Tallula Moth
Tallula watsoni is a species of pyralid moth in the family Pyralidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1916. It is commonly known as Watson's tallula moth and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 5592. The species belongs to the subfamily Epipaschiinae within the Pyralidae family.
Trypanisma
Trypanisma is a genus of small moths in the family Gelechiidae, established by Clemens in 1860. The genus contains a single described species, Trypanisma prudens. Gelechiidae moths are generally small with narrow wings and are commonly known as twirler moths.
Zelleria celastrusella
Zelleria celastrusella is a species of small ermine moth in the family Yponomeutidae, described by Kearfott in 1903. The species belongs to the genus Zelleria, which comprises small moths often associated with leaf-mining or web-spinning habits. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only five records in iNaturalist as of the source date.