Prairie-moth
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Ahmosia galbinea
Ahmosia galbinea is a species of tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of tortricid moths commonly known as olethreutine leafroller moths. The species has been documented from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its family, it is a small moth with a characteristic resting posture with wings folded roof-like over the body.
Astrotischeria heliopsisella
A small moth in the family Tischeriidae, described by V.T. Chambers in 1875. The species is known from the central United States, where its larvae create leaf mines on two specific host plants.
Catocala whitneyi
Whitney's Underwing
Catocala whitneyi is an underwing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by G. M. Dodge in 1874. Adults have a wingspan of 45–50 mm and are active from July to August in a single generation. The species is notable for its cryptic forewings that conceal brightly patterned hindwings, a defensive trait common to the genus Catocala.
Dichomeris aleatrix
buffy dichomeris moth, buffy dichomeris
Dichomeris aleatrix is a small gelechiid moth described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. The species occurs in eastern North America from southern Ontario through the Midwest to Tennessee. Adults are active primarily in spring and summer, with larvae feeding on specific sunflower species (Helianthus).
Euxoa choris
Euxoa choris is a noctuid moth described by Leon F. Harvey in 1876. It occurs across western North America from the Yukon and Canadian prairies south to the southwestern United States. Adults are active during summer months with a single annual generation. The species is one of many Euxoa moths attracted to ultraviolet light sources.
Euxoa manitobana
Brown Prairie Dart
Euxoa manitobana is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1925. The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces and is commonly referred to as the Brown Prairie Dart. Like other Euxoa species, it likely has a life cycle typical of cutworm moths, with larvae feeding on herbaceous vegetation.
Hexorthodes agrotiformis
Hexorthodes agrotiformis is a species of noctuid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The species belongs to a small genus of moths distributed in North America. It is one of approximately 18 species in the genus Hexorthodes, which are generally associated with grassland and prairie habitats. The specific epithet "agrotiformis" references its resemblance to moths in the genus Agrotis.
Hystrichophora stygiana
A small tortricid moth in the leafroller family, described by Dyar in 1903. The genus Hystrichophora contains species that are challenging to identify to species level from photographs alone. Larval stages roll leaves for concealment, consistent with family traits.
Neoligia subjuncta
Connected Brocade
Neoligia subjuncta, commonly known as the Connected Brocade, is a species of noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs across northern North America, with documented populations in the Canadian prairies and northern New England. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9412. As a member of the cutworm moth group, it is presumed to have nocturnal adult activity and larval development in herbaceous habitats.
Papaipema nelita
coneflower borer, Coneflower Borer Moth
Papaipema nelita, commonly known as the coneflower borer, is a moth species in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Strecker in 1898 and is native to North America. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as borers in the stems and roots of herbaceous plants. The species has been documented in Canada and the United States.
Polix coloradella
Skunk Moth
Polix coloradella, commonly known as the Skunk Moth, is a small moth species in the family Oecophoridae. It occurs in north-central North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and the northeastern United States. The common name likely refers to a distinctive odor produced by the adult moth. Despite the name, it is not closely related to true skunks or other mammals with defensive scent glands.
Psectrotarsia suavis
Pink Prairie Moth
Psectrotarsia suavis is a small noctuid moth in the subfamily Heliothinae, commonly known as the Pink Prairie Moth. It occurs across the south-central United States and into northern Mexico. The species is characterized by its relatively small size and pinkish coloration.
Sereda tautana
Speckled Sereda Moth
Sereda tautana is a small tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, known from the Canadian prairie provinces. It is one of few described species in the genus Sereda, which belongs to the tribe Grapholitini. The species was first described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1865. Despite having nearly 500 iNaturalist observations, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Sideridis uscripta
uscripta dart moth
Sideridis uscripta is a species of dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1891. It is a small to medium-sized noctuid moth found in the northern Great Plains of North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available on its biology and ecology. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Sideridis, a group of noctuine moths primarily distributed across the Holarctic region.
Sympistis tenuistriga
Thin-lined Sallow
Sympistis tenuistriga is a moth species described by McDunnough in 1940, currently treated as a synonym of Sympistis badistriga. It belongs to the family Noctuidae (owlet moths) and is known from the Canadian prairie provinces and Vermont. The common name "Thin-lined Sallow" refers to its characteristic wing pattern. Limited observational data exists, with 19 records on iNaturalist.