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Cucullia pulla
Cucullia pulla is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Saskatchewan and other parts of the continent. The species is assigned Hodges number 10180 in the North American moth classification system. As a member of the subfamily Cuculliinae, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae typically feed on Asteraceae and related plant families.
Cucullia similaris
Cucullia similaris is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Smith in 1892 and occurs in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The species is assigned to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group of moths whose larvae typically feed on herbaceous plants. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 10195.
Cutina distincta
Distinguished Cypress Owlet, Distinct Cutina Moth
Cutina distincta is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, native to North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 8729 in the North American moth numbering system. Commonly known as the distinguished cypress owlet or distinct cutina moth, it belongs to a genus of relatively small, nocturnal moths. The specific epithet 'distincta' refers to its distinguishing characteristics, though detailed morphological descriptions are not well documented in available sources.
Dichagyris mizteca
Dichagyris mizteca is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described as Carneades mizteca by Schaus in 1894. It belongs to a genus of owlet moths primarily distributed in western North America. Very few documented observations exist, with only one record in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff. The species appears to be rarely encountered or potentially underreported.
Drasteria
Drasteria is a genus of owlet moths in the family Erebidae. Species in this genus are known for their concealed brightly-colored hindwings, which they flash as a startle defense against predators. The genus includes multiple species distributed across North America and other regions, with some taxonomic revisions having occurred in recent decades.
Drasteria convergens
Drasteria convergens is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described from the San Bernardino Mountains in California. It is a relatively small nocturnal moth with a wingspan of approximately 42 mm. The species belongs to a genus known for owlet moths that often employ startle defense tactics with concealed brightly-colored hindwings.
Drasteria mirifica
Wonderful Graphic
Drasteria mirifica is a small owlet moth in the family Erebidae, native to western North America. It is known for its distinctive wing pattern and behavior of flashing brightly colored hindwings when disturbed. The species was first described by Henry Edwards in 1878.
Drasteria stretchii
Drasteria stretchii is a moth in the family Erebidae, originally described from western North America by Behr in 1870. The species occurs in dry, rocky canyon habitats at low to middle elevations across the western United States. Like other members of the genus Drasteria, it is an owlet moth (subfamily Erebinae) with cryptic forewings and typically brighter, concealed hindwings used in startle defense.
Elaphria agrotina
Elaphria agrotina is a small owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. The species is notable for its broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the eastern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America. Larvae have been documented feeding on Phaseolus species (legumes).
Elaphria grata
Grateful Midget, Grateful Midget Moth
Elaphria grata is a small noctuid moth commonly known as the Grateful Midget. It is widespread across eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through fall in multiple generations. The species is frequently attracted to artificial lights and is a regular component of blacklight surveys in its range.
Elaphria trolia
A small North American owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. Adults are attracted to light sources. The species is part of the diverse Elaphria genus, which includes several similar-looking small moths often active in autumn.
Emarginea percara
Beloved Emarginea Moth
Emarginea percara, commonly known as the Beloved Emarginea Moth, is a noctuid moth species found in North America. The species was first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875, originally placed in the genus Bryophila before being moved to the genus Emarginea, which Morrison also established. It is assigned Hodges number 9718 in the North American moth numbering system. The species is relatively well-documented, with over 2,600 observations on citizen science platforms.
Epitausa coppryi
Epitausa coppryi is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Eulepidotinae and tribe Panopodini. The species has been recorded in North America with additional presence in the Amazon region of Brazil and French Guiana. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8581.1.
Eulithosia discistriga
Eulithosia discistriga is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized moths often associated with rocky or arid habitats. The species has been documented in citizen science platforms with approximately 70 observations. Its taxonomic placement has been subject to revision, with some sources listing it under the genus Antaplaga.
Euscirrhopterus gloveri
Purslane Moth
Euscirrhopterus gloveri, commonly known as the purslane moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. First described by Grote and Robinson in 1868, it is native to North America. The species is notable for its distinctive wing patterning and association with portulacaceous host plants. Larvae have been documented in outbreak numbers on purslane relatives.
Euxoa spumata
Euxoa spumata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by McDunnough in 1940. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species is documented from western Canada with confirmed records in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, it likely exhibits the typical noctuid life cycle with nocturnal adult activity and larval stages that may include cutworm behavior, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Fota
Fota is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae. It was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The genus belongs to the tribe Stiriini, a group of owlet moths characterized by distinctive morphological features. As of current records, the genus has been documented with limited observational data.
Gabara obscura
Gabara obscura is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The species is native to North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8518. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths commonly known as underwing or related owlet moths. Available information on this species is limited to basic taxonomic and distributional records.
Gloanna
Gloanna is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Nye in 1975. The genus contains three described species: G. grisescens, G. hecate, and G. mexicana. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of owlet moths.
Grotella dis
Grotella dis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Grotella, which is endemic to North America. The species is characterized by distinctive white coloration with black markings on the forewing costa. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions from Kansas southward into northern Mexico.
Grotella soror
Grotella soror is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It is a North American species with its type locality in Arizona. The species belongs to the genus Grotella, a small group of moths within the subfamily Grotellinae. Like other members of its genus, it is nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Grotella vauriae
Grotella vauriae is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Rowland R. McElvare in 1950. The species is known from Texas, which serves as its type locality. It belongs to the genus Grotella, a group of owlet moths within the subfamily Grotellinae. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species.
Helia agna
Helia agna is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Druce in 1890 and is known from North America. The species is catalogued in North American moth fauna with MONA/Hodges number 8657. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on fruit or have other specialized feeding habits.
Hemeroplanis rectalis
Pale-lined Hemeroplanis
Hemeroplanis rectalis is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1907. It is commonly known as the Pale-lined Hemeroplanis. The species is distributed across North America. It is assigned Hodges number 8475.1 in the North American moth numbering system.
Hemeroplanis trilineosa
Hemeroplanis trilineosa is a small moth in the family Erebidae, described by Dyar in 1918. It belongs to the owlet moth group and is known from North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8477.1. Documentation of this species is sparse, with limited observational records available.
Hemieuxoa
Hemieuxoa is a genus of noctuid moths established by James Halliday McDunnough in 1929. The genus contains six recognized species distributed primarily in North America. These moths belong to the subfamily Noctuinae, a diverse group commonly known as owlet moths. The genus name reflects a characteristic wing pattern feature, with 'hemi-' suggesting partial or half markings.
Homophoberia cristata
waterlily moth, crested wedge-spot moth, waterlily owlet
Homophoberia cristata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the waterlily moth or crested wedge-spot moth. It occurs in North America and has been documented in 328 iNaturalist observations. The species was described by Morrison in 1875.
Hypena atomaria
Speckled Snout, speckled snout moth
Hypena atomaria, commonly known as the speckled snout moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Smith in 1903 and is native to North America. The species is characterized by its distinctive snout-like projection formed by elongated labial palps, a trait common to the genus Hypena.
Hypena degesalis
Hypena degesalis is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is classified within the subfamily Hypeninae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8459 and phylogenetic sequence 930582. Like other members of the genus Hypena, it is an owlet moth with a characteristic resting posture.
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.
Isogona snowi
Snow's owlet, Snow's Owlet Moth
Isogona snowi, commonly known as Snow's owlet, is a small moth in the family Erebidae. The species was described by John B. Smith in 1908. It occurs in southern Texas and Mexico, where adults are active year-round. The larvae feed on Celtis pallida, a species of hackberry.
Isogona tenuis
Thin-lined Owlet
Isogona tenuis, commonly known as the Thin-lined Owlet, is a moth species in the family Erebidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872, this species ranges across eastern North America from Ontario south to Florida and Texas. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with timing varying by latitude. The larvae feed exclusively on Celtis (hackberry) species.
Lacinipolia
Owlet moth
Lacinipolia sp-texas is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, currently known only from an informal designation used in citizen science contexts. The genus Lacinipolia comprises numerous small to medium-sized noctuine moths, many of which are challenging to distinguish by external appearance alone. This particular designation suggests a distinctive form or population from Texas, though formal taxonomic description may be pending.
Lacinipolia acutipennis
Lacinipolia acutipennis is a noctuid moth occurring in xeric, low-elevation habitats of western North America. Adults are active in late summer and early autumn, with flight records from mid-August through late September. The species is most readily distinguished from its congener Lacinipolia pensilis by forewing shape and color pattern details. Larval biology remains poorly documented, though they are suspected to be generalist feeders that may climb shrubs to forage.
Lacinipolia agnata
Lacinipolia agnata is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1905. Adults are attracted to blacklights at night. The species belongs to a genus whose members are difficult to distinguish visually, requiring examination of genitalia or other microscopic features for positive identification.
Lacinipolia aileenae
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia aileenae is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Selman & Leuschner in 2001. It belongs to a genus whose members are commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is documented from North America, with a MONA/Hodges number of 10406.6. Like other Lacinipolia species, adults are attracted to blacklights and show considerable variation in coloration.
Lacinipolia anguina
Snaky Arches Moth, snaky arches
Lacinipolia anguina is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Snaky Arches Moth. It belongs to a genus of cutworm or dart moths, though specific biological details for this species remain limited. The species was described by Grote in 1881 and occurs across North America.
Lacinipolia basiplaga
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia basiplaga is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, a common name referring to the soil-dwelling caterpillars that cut through plant stems at ground level. The species is found in North America. Adults are attracted to light and are among the larger moths in the genus Lacinipolia. Species-level identification within this genus typically requires examination of genitalia or other microscopic features, as visual appearance alone is insufficient.
Lacinipolia buscki
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia buscki is a noctuid moth species described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1927. It belongs to the genus Lacinipolia, a group of owlet moths commonly known as cutworms or dart moths. The species has a disjunct distribution spanning Australia and North America, an unusual biogeographic pattern for a noctuid. Adults are attracted to light and are active during summer months. The MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number for this species is 10421.
Lacinipolia comis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia comis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a cutworm or dart moth. It was first described by Grote in 1876. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10408. Like other members of the genus Lacinipolia, adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Lacinipolia consimilis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia consimilis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by McDunnough in 1937. It belongs to the genus Lacinipolia, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is distributed in North America. As with many Lacinipolia species, visual identification to species level is challenging and typically requires examination of genitalia.
Lacinipolia cuneata
Cuneate Arches Moth
Lacinipolia cuneata, commonly known as the Cuneate Arches Moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America and is one of several larger Lacinipolia species that can be attracted to blacklights. The species was originally described as Mamestra cuneata by Grote in 1873. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10371.
Lacinipolia davena
red-spot polia, Red-spot Polia Moth
Lacinipolia davena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the red-spot polia. It is one of the larger moths in the genus Lacinipolia, which are frequently attracted to blacklights at night. The species was first described by Smith in 1901. Adults are difficult to distinguish from other Lacinipolia species by appearance alone.
Lacinipolia explicata
Explicit Arches Moth, Explicit Arches
Lacinipolia explicata, commonly known as the Explicit Arches Moth, is a small noctuid moth native to the southeastern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 28–30 mm and are active in two generations per year, appearing in April and September. The species is bivoltine, with larvae feeding on specific herbaceous plants including clovers and dandelion.
Lacinipolia laudabilis
Laudable Arches Moth, Laudable Arches
Lacinipolia laudabilis, commonly known as the Laudable Arches Moth, is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of 20–28 mm. Adults are active year-round and are attracted to light. The species exhibits color variation, with individuals ranging from mottled gray with reflective wing scales to green coloration. The larvae feed on herbaceous plants. The species is native to North and Central America but has been recorded in Great Britain, likely through accidental importation or rare immigration.
Lacinipolia lepidula
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia lepidula is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species was first described by Smith in 1888 under the basionym Mamestra lepidula. It is one of numerous species in the genus Lacinipolia, a group of medium-sized noctuid moths found primarily in North America. Species in this genus are often difficult to distinguish from one another by external appearance alone.
Lacinipolia leucogramma
cutworm, dart moth
Lacinipolia leucogramma is a noctuid moth species found in North America. It is one of several species in the genus Lacinipolia that are difficult to distinguish visually. Adults are attracted to blacklights and are active during summer months. The species was first described by Grote in 1873 under the name Mamestra leucogramma.
Lacinipolia longiclava
cutworm moth, dart moth
Lacinipolia longiclava is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as a cutworm or dart moth. It is one of approximately 100 species in the genus Lacinipolia, which are primarily distributed across North America. The species was originally described by Smith in 1891 under the basionym Mamestra longiclava. Like other members of its genus, adults are attracted to light and are difficult to distinguish from congeners based on external appearance alone.
Lacinipolia lorea
bridled arches, Bridled Arches Moth
Lacinipolia lorea, commonly known as the bridled arches or Bridled Arches Moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is one of several in the genus Lacinipolia that are difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. It has been observed at blacklight traps during summer moth surveys.
Lacinipolia lustralis
Lustrous Arches
Lacinipolia lustralis is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Lustrous Arches. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Like other members of the genus Lacinipolia, it is nocturnal and attracted to lights. The species was originally described by Grote in 1875 under the basionym Dianthoecia lustralis.