Orange-moth
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Chrysoecia atrolinea
Chrysoecia atrolinea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. The species is notable for its bright orange coloration, which is atypical among noctuids. It occurs in southwestern North America, where it has been documented in riparian and mixed conifer forest habitats.
Enaemia atrolinea
Enaemia atrolinea is a moth species in the family Lacturidae, known from the southwestern United States. It has been documented in New Mexico, where it occurs in riparian and mixed conifer forest habitats. The species is characterized by orange coloration and is active during late summer.
Gyros muirii
Cloaked Bantam
Gyros muirii is a small crambid moth species described by Henry Edwards in 1881. It occurs in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records from California, Oregon, and Washington. Adults fly from spring through mid-summer and are characterized by distinctive orange-brown forewings with dark markings. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and G. m. rubralis from California.
Macaria truncataria
Black-banded Orange Moth
Macaria truncataria, commonly known as the Black-banded Orange Moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is part of the diverse genus Macaria, which includes numerous North American species characterized by distinctive wing patterns. Adults are recognized by their orange and black coloration.
Nascia acutellus
Streaked Orange Moth
Nascia acutellus, commonly known as the streaked orange moth, is a small crambid moth native to eastern and central North America. First described by Francis Walker in 1866, this species inhabits wet grassy areas with sedges. Adults are active from late spring through summer, with a wingspan of approximately 22 mm. The larval stage likely feeds on Cyperaceae (sedge family) species.
Pyrausta aurea
Pyrausta aurea is a small crambid moth described by Butler in 1875. Adults are bright orange with distinctive wing markings and show sexual dimorphism in size. The species occurs from the southwestern United States through Central America. Adults are active during summer months.