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Acopa carina
Acopa carina is a species of noctuid moth (owlet moth) described by Harvey in 1875. It is found in North America, with 95 observations recorded on iNaturalist. The species belongs to the genus Acopa within the subfamily Noctuinae. Its MONA or Hodges number is 9825.
Acronicta atristrigatus
Acronicta atristrigatus is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1900. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9232. As a member of the genus Acronicta, it belongs to a group commonly known as dagger moths, though specific natural history details for this particular species remain poorly documented.
Acronicta australis
Acronicta australis is a moth species in the family Noctuidae (owlet moths), first described by Mustelin and Leuschner in 2000. It is found in North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9275.1 for North American moth identification purposes. As a member of the dagger moth genus Acronicta, it likely shares the characteristic dagger-like markings on the forewings typical of this group, though specific morphological details require direct examination.
Acronicta hastulifera
Frosted Dagger Moth
Acronicta hastulifera, commonly known as the frosted dagger moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by James Edward Smith in 1797, it is native to the northeastern United States with a range extending south to Georgia. The species is part of a complex that includes the large gray dagger moth, and its larvae feed on various hardwood trees.
Acronicta immodica
Medium Dagger, Medium Oak Dagger
Acronicta immodica is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the medium dagger or medium oak dagger. The species occurs in eastern North America. It was renamed from Acronicta modica in a recent taxonomic revision when the type specimen of A. modica was determined to actually represent Acronicta haesitata, necessitating the new name A. immodica for this species.
Acronicta mansueta
gentle dagger moth
Acronicta mansueta, commonly known as the gentle dagger moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1897, it was treated as a synonym of Acronicta falcula for much of the 20th century before being reinstated as a valid species in 2011. The species is widespread across western North America.
Acronicta parallela
Parallel Dagger, parallel dagger moth
Acronicta parallela, commonly known as the parallel dagger moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was originally described by Grote in 1879 and was treated as a synonym of Acronicta falcula for many years before being reinstated as a valid species in 2011 based on morphological and genetic evidence. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Oklahoma.
Acronicta sagittata
Acronicta sagittata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1940. It is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9273. Like other members of the genus Acronicta, it belongs to the dagger moth group, though specific details about its biology and appearance remain poorly documented in available literature.
Acronicta spinea
Acronicta spinea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1876. It belongs to the genus Acronicta, commonly known as dagger moths, characterized by distinctive dark markings on the forewings that often resemble a dagger shape. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Acroria
Acroria is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, and tribe Dypterygiini. Established by Francis Walker in 1858, this genus belongs to the diverse owlet moth family, which contains many nocturnal species. The genus has been documented in citizen science observations, with over 200 records on iNaturalist.
Alastria chico
Alastria chico is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Lafontaine and Troubridge in 2004. It belongs to the genus Alastria, which is part of the diverse and species-rich subfamily Noctuinae. As a relatively recently described species with limited published information, specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain sparse.
Amolita roseola
Amolita roseola is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Acronictinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9821, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. Like other members of the genus Amolita, it is a nocturnal moth with typical owlet moth characteristics.
Amphipyra brunneoatra
Amphipyra brunneoatra is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Strand in 1916. It occurs in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9641. The species belongs to the genus Amphipyra, which includes several similar nocturnal moths. Available information on this species is limited; it appears to be infrequently encountered and poorly documented in the literature.
Andropolia olga
cutworm moth, dart moth
Andropolia olga is a noctuid moth species in the subfamily Acronictinae, described by Smith in 1911. It is recorded from North America. The species is part of a genus of owlet moths that are primarily nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources. Like other members of Andropolia, it likely exhibits typical noctuid moth biology with complete metamorphosis and larval stages that may include cutworm-type feeding behavior.
Anicla espoetia
Anicla espoetia is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Dyar in 1910. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as cutworms or darts. The species is found in both North America and Middle America. Like other members of the genus Anicla, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Anicla mus
Anicla mus is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 2004. It belongs to the genus Anicla, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths found in North America. The species is part of the diverse noctuid fauna attracted to blacklights during fall and early winter months. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal in its adult activity pattern.
Annaphila pustulata
Annaphila pustulata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Edwards in 1881. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group that includes day-flying moths. The species is known from North America. Its taxonomic status has been treated as both accepted and synonym in different sources.
Anomis editrix
Gulf scalloped moth
Anomis editrix, known as the Gulf scalloped moth, is an owlet moth in the family Erebidae. First described by Achille Guenée in 1852, this species occurs in North and Central America. It is assigned Hodges number 8553 in the North American moth classification system.
Aseptis harpi
Aseptis harpi is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Crabo and Mustelin in 2018. It belongs to the genus Aseptis, which comprises noctuid moths commonly known as false underwings. The species is part of the subfamily Acronictinae, a group of owlet moths. As a recently described species, published knowledge about its biology and distribution remains limited.
Athyrma ganglio
Athyrma ganglio is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, distributed across North and South America. The species was described by Jacob Hübner in 1825. It is assigned to the subfamily Eulepidotinae, a group of generally medium-sized nocturnal moths. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 8583.1.
Bagisara laverna
Bagisara laverna is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described by Druce in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Bagisarinae, a relatively small and understudied group within the Noctuidae. The species is documented in North America with 175 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not rare but not extensively studied. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Bagisara oula
Bagisara oula is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1913. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9173. Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution.
Balsa
Balsa is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae (Noctuoidea), described by Francis Walker in 1860. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. The genus includes multiple species, though specific biological details for individual species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Balsa labecula
white-blotched balsa
Balsa labecula, commonly known as the white-blotched balsa, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1880 under the basionym Nolaphana labecula. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont).
Basilodes
Basilodes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Guenée in 1852. The genus comprises approximately six described species distributed primarily in the Americas. The most widely recognized species is Basilodes pepita, commonly known as the gold moth. The genus is classified within the subfamily Stiriinae and tribe Stiriini.
Basilodes chrysopis
Gilded Seedcropper
Basilodes chrysopis is a moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Gilded Seedcropper. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881, this species is distributed across North America. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae within the owlet moth family. The species has been documented in 809 iNaturalist observations.
Basilodes pepita
Gold Moth
Basilodes pepita, commonly known as the gold moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of owlet moths often associated with open habitats. The species is notable for its bright coloration and specific larval association with plants in the genus Verbesina. It has been documented across North America with over 1,000 citizen science observations.
Behrensia bicolor
Behrensia bicolor is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1941. The species is known from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10179, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.
Callopistria mollissima
Pink-shaded Fern Moth
Callopistria mollissima, the pink-shaded fern moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9631. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Eriopus mollissima.
Catabena lineolata
Fine-lined Sallow
Catabena lineolata, commonly known as the fine-lined sallow, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1865. The species is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10033, a standard cataloging system for North American Lepidoptera.
Cerathosia tricolor
Etched Cerathosia
Cerathosia tricolor is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1887. It is found in North America, where it has been documented in at least 637 observations. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9064. As a member of the subfamily Stiriinae, it belongs to a group of relatively small, often cryptically colored noctuid moths.
Cerma cora
owl-eyed bird dropping moth, cora moth, himalayan clematis moth
Cerma cora is a noctuid moth species first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. It is commonly known as the owl-eyed bird dropping moth, cora moth, or Himalayan clematis moth. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9061.
Chloridea virescens
Tobacco Budworm Moth, Tobacco Budworm
Chloridea virescens, the tobacco budworm moth, is a noctuid moth native to the Americas and a major agricultural pest. The species was transferred from genus Heliothis to Chloridea in 2013 based on genetic and morphological evidence. Adults are brownish with green tinge and distinctive wing banding. Larvae feed on buds, blossoms, and fruit of diverse host plants, causing significant crop damage. The species has developed rapid resistance to multiple insecticide classes, making management challenging.
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Chrysoecia is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Hampson in 1908. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed in North America. One species, Chrysoecia atrolinea, has been documented in New Mexico, where it was observed in a riparian habitat. The genus belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths.
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.
Chrysoecia gladiola
Chrysoecia gladiola is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by William Barnes in 1907. It is native to North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 9763. The species belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuids. Available information on this species is limited, with most records coming from basic taxonomic databases rather than detailed biological studies.
Chrysoecia scira
Chrysoecia scira is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Druce in 1889 under the basionym Anthoecia scira. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9761. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized noctuids.
Chrysoecia thoracica
Chrysoecia thoracica is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Edwards in 1884. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae and is native to North America. The species has been documented in 334 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is regularly encountered by naturalists. No specific ecological or behavioral details have been documented in the available sources.
Cobubatha dividua
Divided Cobubatha
Cobubatha dividua is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1879. It is native to North America and has been recorded from 1,431 iNaturalist observations. The species was originally described under the basionym Eustrotia dividua before being transferred to the genus Cobubatha. It belongs to the subfamily Eustrotiinae, a group of relatively small noctuids that often exhibit distinctive wing patterns.
Condica claufacta
Condica claufacta is a noctuid moth species described by Francis Walker in 1857. It belongs to the subfamily Condicinae within the owlet moth family Noctuidae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 9700 in the North American moth numbering system.
Condica sutor
Cobbler Moth, Cobbler
Condica sutor, commonly called the cobbler or cobbler moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Guenée in 1852 under the basionym Perigea sutor. It is widespread across North America and has been documented in over 2,700 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively common and well-observed. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9699 in North American moth classification systems.
Copanarta aurea
Copanarta aurea is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10169. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1879. Like other noctuids, adults are primarily nocturnal.
Cucullia antipoda
Cucullia antipoda is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Strecker in 1878. It occurs in North America with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group characterized by distinctive hood-like head structures in the larvae.
Cucullia charon
Cucullia charon is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Poole in 1995 and is found in North America. The species is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10191.2, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. Like other members of the genus Cucullia, this species is part of a group commonly known as 'hooded owlet moths' due to the distinctive shape of their larval head capsules.
Cucullia dorsalis
Cucullia dorsalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species was described by Smith in 1892 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10190.2. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae often feed on the flowers and seeds of Asteraceae and other plant families.
Cucullia eucaena
Cucullia eucaena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae. It was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1919. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 10201.1. Like other members of the genus Cucullia, it likely exhibits the characteristic hooded or cucullate forewing shape that gives the genus its name.
Cucullia florea
Gray Hooded Owlet
Cucullia florea is a noctuid moth commonly known as the gray hooded owlet. It is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is part of the owlet moth family Noctuidae and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10197. The specific epithet "florea" and common name reference its association with flowers, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Cucullia heinrichi
Cucullia heinrichi is a species of owlet moth (family Noctuidae, subfamily Cuculliinae) described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1924. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are typically associated with Asteraceae host plants. As a member of the Cuculliinae, it shares characteristics with other 'hooded owlet' moths, including a distinctive resting posture with wings folded tent-like over the body.
Cucullia montanae
Mountain Hooded Owlet Moth
Cucullia montanae, commonly known as the mountain hooded owlet moth, is a species of noctuid moth found in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae. It is recorded from western Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The common name references both its mountainous distribution and the characteristic hooded appearance of Cucullia larvae.
Cucullia omissa
Omitted Cucullia Moth, Alberta falconer
Cucullia omissa is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Dod in 1916. It is distributed across central and northern North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the northeastern United States (Vermont). The species is one of approximately 100 recognized species in the genus Cucullia, a group of moths commonly known as 'falconers' due to their streamlined, aerodynamic appearance in flight.