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Afilia
Afilia is a genus of moths in the family Notodontidae, first described by William Schaus in 1901. The genus belongs to the subfamily Hapigiinae and contains three recognized species: Afilia oslari, A. cinerea, and A. purulha. These moths are part of the diverse notodontid fauna, commonly known as prominent moths. The genus has been documented through 198 iNaturalist observations, indicating some level of field detectability.
Caribbeana bichorda
Caribbeana bichorda is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by Hampson in 1901. It belongs to a genus endemic to the Caribbean region. The species is documented from limited observations, with iNaturalist records indicating it is rarely encountered. As a member of the Heterocampinae subfamily, it shares morphological traits with related prominents but remains poorly studied in terms of natural history.
Cecrita cubana
Cecrita cubana is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Grote in 1866. It belongs to the genus Cecrita, a group of North American moths whose larvae are known as "prominents" due to their characteristic humps or projections. The species epithet "cubana" suggests a possible Caribbean association, though the species occurs in North America. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Cecrita franclemonti
Cecrita franclemonti is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths. The species is known from a small number of observations, reflecting its recent description and likely limited documentation. Its placement in Cecrita rather than Disphragis has been subject to taxonomic uncertainty.
Cecrita guttivitta
Saddled Prominent
Cecrita guttivitta, commonly known as the Saddled Prominent, is a moth in the family Notodontidae. It is distributed across eastern North America and has been documented in considerable numbers on iNaturalist. The species was described by Walker in 1855. Its taxonomic placement has been subject to some uncertainty, with some sources listing it under the genus Disphragis.
Cecrita lunata
Cecrita lunata is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, the prominents. It was first described by Henry Edwards in 1884 and is found in the western United States and Mexico. The species was transferred from the genus Heterocampa to Cecrita in 2021 based on published research. It has been assigned Hodges number 7993 in the North American moth numbering system.
Clostera jocosa
Clostera jocosa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Edwards in 1886. It belongs to the genus Clostera, which comprises moths commonly known as "chocolate-tip" or "prominent" moths due to their characteristic wing patterns. The species is documented in the Catalogue of Life and has very few observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be rare, underreported, or restricted in range. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have larvae that feed on willow or poplar (Salicaceae), though specific host records for this species have not been confirmed.
Coelodasys
prominent moths
Coelodasys is a genus of prominent moths in the family Notodontidae, established by Packard in 1864. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Species include the plain schizura (Coelodasys apicalis) and the unicorn prominent (Coelodasys unicornis). The genus is classified within the subfamily Heterocampinae.
Coelodasys conspecta
Coelodasys conspecta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Edwards in 1875. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group known for caterpillars with distinctive morphological adaptations. The species has been documented through approximately 70 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As with many Notodontidae, the larval stage is likely the most frequently observed life stage.
Dasylophia anguina
black-spotted prominent
Dasylophia anguina, the black-spotted prominent, is a sexually dimorphic moth in the family Notodontidae. Males display black streaks on the forewing with white hindwings, while females show a yellow-brown basal patch with gray hindwings. The species exhibits geographic variation in voltinism, with one brood in northern regions and two or more in the south.
Dasylophia melanopa
Dasylophia melanopa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes in 1901. The species belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae and is native to North America. It is represented by 26 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. Taxonomic status varies between sources, with Catalogue of Life treating it as accepted while GBIF lists it as a synonym of Dasylophia seriata.
Dasylophia saturata
Dasylophia saturata is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae, a group of prominent moths. The genus Dasylophia is characterized by distinctive morphological features including prominent tufts and modified setae on the body. As with other notodontid moths, adults are nocturnal and larvae feed on woody plants.
Datana diffidens
Datana diffidens is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917. It is native to North America and is one of approximately ten species in the genus Datana found on the continent. Like other members of its genus, the larvae are likely folivorous, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in iNaturalist with over 340 observations, suggesting it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists.
Datana drexelii-major
Datana drexelii-major is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. The genus Datana contains multiple species of late-season defoliators that feed on hardwood trees. Larvae of Datana species are known to be gregarious feeders and can cause localized defoliation, though typically without significant long-term impacts to tree health. The specific taxonomic status and distinguishing features of D. drexelii-major relative to other Datana species require further clarification.
Datana modesta
Datana modesta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by William Beutenmüller in 1890. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus whose larvae are known as generalist feeders on woody plants. The species is part of a group of late-season defoliators that typically cause minor, aesthetic damage rather than significant tree health impacts.
Datana neomexicana
Datana neomexicana is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Doll in 1911. It occurs in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7913. Like other members of the genus Datana, it is a late-season defoliator whose larvae feed on tree foliage. The species is part of a group of hardwood defoliators that typically cause minor, aesthetic damage rather than significant tree health impacts.
Datana perfusa
Large Datana
Datana perfusa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the Large Datana. Described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1923, this moth is part of a genus whose larvae are well-known defoliators of hardwood trees. The genus Datana includes several species whose caterpillars feed gregariously and are frequently documented as late-season defoliators of oaks and other hardwoods. While specific details for D. perfusa are limited, the genus is characterized by distinctive caterpillars with warning coloration and defensive behaviors.
Datana perspicua
spotted datana, spotted datana moth
Datana perspicua, the spotted datana, is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1865. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7908. Three subspecies are recognized: D. p. mesillae, D. p. opposita, and the nominate D. p. perspicua.
Furcula modesta
Modest Furcula Moth, Modest Furcula, Modest Kitten
Furcula modesta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Hudson in 1891. The species is known by the common names modest furcula or modest kitten. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). As a member of the genus Furcula, it belongs to a group of moths whose caterpillars are commonly known as 'kittens' due to their distinctive forked defensive posture.
Furcula scolopendrina
zigzag furcula moth, poplar kitten moth
Furcula scolopendrina is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the zigzag furcula moth or poplar kitten moth. It was described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1869 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7940.
Furcula wileyi
Furcula wileyi is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by Dyar in 1922. The genus Furcula belongs to the subfamily Cerurinae, a group of prominent moths known for their distinctive larval morphology. As a member of the Noctuoidea superfamily, this species exhibits the typical characteristics of owlet moths. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only 16 documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted in distribution.
Gluphisia septentrionis
Common Gluphisia Moth
Gluphisia septentrionis is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the Common Gluphisia Moth. It is a North American species with a broad distribution across northern and central regions of the continent. The species is frequently attracted to ultraviolet light sources, making it a common subject of observation during moth-watching events. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with substantial occurrence records in citizen science databases.
Gluphisia severa
Banded Pebble Moth
Gluphisia severa is a North American moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the banded pebble moth. First described by Henry Edwards in 1886, it is one of approximately 3,800 species of prominent moths. The species has been documented through citizen science platforms with over 475 observations, indicating it is regularly encountered by observers. Like other members of the genus Gluphisia, it is nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Gluphisia wrightii
Gluphisia wrightii is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1886. It is found in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 7932. The species belongs to the genus Gluphisia, which includes several North American moth species commonly referred to as 'prominents' due to the tufted projections on their caterpillars.
Heterocampa amanda
Heterocampa amanda is a moth in the family Notodontidae (the prominents), described by William Barnes and Arthur Ward Lindsey in 1921. It is native to North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 7992. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae feed on various hardwood trees.
Heterocampa astarte
astarte prominent moth
Heterocampa astarte is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by Edward Doubleday in 1841. It is found in North America and is known to be a host for the thread-waisted wasp Ammophila procera, which provisions its nests with paralyzed caterpillars of this species. The species has been recorded with the MONA/Hodges number 7977.
Heterocampa astartoides
Heterocampa astartoides is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. First described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932, this North American species is known to be a host for the thread-waisted wasp Ammophila procera. It is recorded under MONA/Hodges number 7978.
Heterocampa averna
Heterocampa averna is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 7991. As a member of the genus Heterocampa, it belongs to a group of moths whose larvae are frequently parasitized by solitary wasps.
Heterocampa obliqua
oblique heterocampa, oblique prominent
Heterocampa obliqua is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864. It is found throughout North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7983. Larvae have been subjects of morphological study comparing their mouthpart structure and feeding behaviors with other notodontid species.
Heterocampa pulverea
Eastern White-blotched Prominent
Heterocampa pulverea is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the Eastern White-blotched Prominent. It occurs in oak forests across eastern North America. The species was formerly treated as a subspecies of Heterocampa umbrata but is now recognized as distinct.
Heterocampa rufinans
Heterocampa rufinans is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Dyar in 1921. It belongs to a genus whose caterpillars serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and appearance remain sparse in available sources.
Heterocampa secessionis
Heterocampa secessionis is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932. It belongs to a genus of moths whose caterpillars are known to feed on oak and other hardwood foliage. The species is recorded from North America, with the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 7981 assigned to it.
Heterocampa umbrata
white-blotched heterocampa, white-blotched prominent
Heterocampa umbrata is a moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is commonly known as the white-blotched heterocampa or white-blotched prominent. The species has a restricted distribution in the southeastern United States, occurring in Florida and coastal Georgia. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 7990.
Hyparpax aurora
Pink Prominent
Hyparpax aurora, commonly known as the pink prominent, is a moth in the family Notodontidae native to eastern North America. First described by James Edward Smith in 1797, this species is notable for its distinctive pink and yellow coloration. It is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, indicating potential conservation vulnerability in parts of its range.
Hyparpax perophoroides
red-lined yellow prominent, lilac moth
Hyparpax perophoroides is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It is commonly known as the red-lined yellow prominent or lilac moth. The species was first described by Strecker in 1876 and is found in North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8026.
Hyparpax venus
Venus Moth
Hyparpax venus is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1892. It is native to North America and belongs to the prominent moth group, which are characterized by their distinctive resting postures and often tufted or hairy bodies. The species name 'venus' references the Roman goddess of beauty, a common naming convention in this genus.
Ianassa coloradensis
Ianassa coloradensis is a moth species in the family Notodontidae (prominent moths), first described by Edwards in 1885. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group of moths whose larvae often exhibit distinctive defensive postures and feeding habits on woody plants. The species has been documented in 56 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As a member of Notodontidae, it is part of a diverse family of moths found primarily in forested and wooded habitats.
Ianassa diablo
Ianassa diablo is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller and Franclemont in 2021. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths. The species epithet 'diablo' likely references Mount Diablo in California, suggesting a geographic connection to the type locality.
Ianassa wagneri
Ianassa wagneri is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, subfamily Heterocampinae. The species was described by Miller and Franclemont in 2021. It belongs to the genus Ianassa, a group of prominent moths within the superfamily Noctuoidea. Very little specific information has been published about this recently described species.
Litodonta contrasta
Litodonta contrasta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to a small genus of North American moths. The species name 'contrast' likely refers to distinct pattern elements on the wings. Like other notodontids, adults are nocturnal and larvae are external feeders on woody plants.
Lochmaeus bilineata
Double-lined Prominent, double-lined prominent moth
Lochmaeus bilineata, commonly known as the double-lined prominent moth, is a notodontid moth found across eastern North America. Adults are active from spring through fall depending on latitude, with a wingspan of 32–40 mm. The larvae feed on the foliage of several hardwood tree genera including Fagus, Quercus, Tilia, Betula, and Ulmus. As a late-season defoliator, it typically causes minor, localized damage that does not threaten overall tree health.
Macrurocampa gigantea
Macrurocampa gigantea is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species was formerly classified under the genus Litodonta but was transferred to Macrurocampa based on research published in 2021. It is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7972.
Macrurocampa marthesia
Mottled Prominent
Macrurocampa marthesia, commonly known as the Mottled Prominent, is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. First described by Pieter Cramer in 1780, this species occurs across North America with documented records from Canada and the United States. The species is assigned Hodges number 7975 in the North American moth numbering system. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae within the superfamily Noctuoidea.
Misogada
drab prominent
Misogada is a monotypic moth genus in the family Notodontidae, containing a single species, Misogada unicolor. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1865. Its sole species, commonly known as the drab prominent, was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864 and is distributed across eastern and central North America.
Nadata anastomosa
Nadata anastomosa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described in 2018. It belongs to a genus whose caterpillars serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps. The species is part of the diverse Noctuoidea superfamily and has been documented through a limited number of observations.
Nystalea eutalanta
Dyar's tropical prominent moth
Nystalea eutalanta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It occurs in North America and belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae. The species is represented by approximately 40 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered infrequently relative to more common moth species.
Nystalea indiana
Grote's tropical prominent moth
Nystalea indiana is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1884. The species is commonly known as Grote's tropical prominent moth. It is found in North America.
Oedemasia salicis
Western Red-Humped Caterpillar Moth
Oedemasia salicis is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. The common name refers to the distinctive red hump on its caterpillar. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species is associated with willow and poplar host plants.
Paraeschra georgica
Georgian Prominent
Paraeschra georgica, commonly known as the Georgian Prominent, is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae. It was first described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855 under the basionym Notodonta georgica. The species belongs to the subfamily Notodontinae, a group commonly referred to as prominent moths due to their characteristic resting posture with wings folded tent-like over the body. It has been documented in the northeastern United States, particularly in Vermont.
Peridea angulosa
Angulose Prominent
Peridea angulosa is a moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the angulose prominent. First described by James Edward Smith in 1797, this species is widely distributed across eastern North America. Adults are active from late spring through mid-summer and are associated with oak-dominated habitats. The larvae feed exclusively on Quercus species.
Pheosia rimosa
Black-rimmed Prominent, Fissured Prominent, False-sphinx
Pheosia rimosa is a moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1864. It is widely distributed across North America with a notable gap in the southeastern United States. The species exhibits a wingspan of 43–62 mm and adults are active from spring through fall. Larvae feed on leaves of Populus and Salix species. The taxon Pheosia portlandia, previously considered a distinct Pacific coastal species, has been synonymized with P. rimosa.
Pseudhapigia brunnea
Hollow-spotted Prominent
Pseudhapigia brunnea is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the Hollow-spotted Prominent. It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Pseudhapigia. The species was first described by William Schaus in 1901 from Guadalajara, Mexico, and is known to occur in North America.
Rifargia benitensis
A species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described from Chile in 1971. It belongs to the genus Rifargia, a group of Neotropical moths characterized by distinctive wing patterns and body morphology. The species is documented from limited observations in its native range.
Scevesia angustiora
Scevesia angustiora is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae and is recorded from North America. The species has been assigned Hodges number 7963 in the North American moth numbering system.
Schizura badia
chestnut schizura, chestnut schizura moth
Schizura badia, commonly known as the chestnut schizura, is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8006.
Symmerista albifrons
White-headed Prominent, Orange-humped Oakworm
Symmerista albifrons, known as the white-headed prominent or orange-humped oakworm, is a moth species in the family Notodontidae. First described by J.E. Smith in 1797, it occurs throughout North America. The species is recognized by its distinctive white head and orange thoracic hump, with larvae that feed on oak foliage. It belongs to a genus of prominents whose caterpillars are important prey items for solitary wasps such as Ammophila procera.
Symmerista solistella
Symmerista solistella is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to a genus known for caterpillars that serve as hosts for parasitoid wasps, particularly thread-waisted wasps in the genus Ammophila. The genus Symmerista is characterized by caterpillars that feed on oak and other hardwood foliage.
Symmerista zacualpana
A species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Max Wilhelm Karl Draudt in 1932. Found in North America, with MONA/Hodges number 7955. Belongs to a genus whose caterpillars are known hosts for parasitoid wasps including Ammophila procera.
Ursia furtiva
Ursia furtiva is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by André Blanchard in 1971. It is endemic to Texas in the United States. The species is known from very few records, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. Its larvae feed on specific Prunus species native to the region.