Phytometrini
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Hemeroplanis incusalis
Anvil-wing Moth
Hemeroplanis incusalis is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It is commonly known as the Anvil-wing Moth, a name likely referencing the shape of its forewings. The species belongs to the subfamily Boletobiinae and tribe Phytometrini. It is a nocturnal insect with established populations across North America.
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.
Hyperstrotia villificans
Hyperstrotia villificans is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Boletobiinae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918 from North America. Originally described as Cryphia villificans, it was later transferred to the genus Hyperstrotia. The species belongs to the tribe Phytometrini, a group of generally small, nocturnal moths often associated with wooded or shrubby habitats.
Spargaloma sexpunctata
Six-spotted Gray
A medium-sized moth with distinctive wing patterning, occurring across North America from coast to coast. The common name refers to six dark spots on the forewings. Adults are active from spring through summer, with larvae feeding on various herbaceous plants.