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Acronicta longa
long-winged dagger moth
Acronicta longa is a North American noctuid moth commonly known as the long-winged dagger moth. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Adults have a wingspan of 32–44 mm. Larvae feed on the foliage of several woody plant species including birch, oak, and willow.
Eupithecia lachrymosa
Lachrymose Pug Moth
Eupithecia lachrymosa is a small geometrid moth in the pug moth group, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. It occurs across western North America from central Saskatchewan to southern California. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services in agricultural settings.
Furcula borealis
White Furcula Moth
Furcula borealis, commonly known as the white furcula moth, is a North American notodontid moth with a wingspan of 31–42 mm. Adults are active from April to August across a broad range extending from New Hampshire to Florida and westward to Texas, Colorado, and South Dakota. The larvae feed on woody plants including cherry, willow, and poplar species.
Garella nilotica
Black-olive Caterpillar Moth, Bungee Caterpillar
A small moth of the family Nolidae with a pantropical distribution spanning North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Pacific islands. The species is known for its larvae, which feed on a broad range of woody plants across at least five plant families. First described by Alois Friedrich Rogenhofer in 1881, it has become established in numerous regions through human-mediated transport or natural dispersal.
Harrisimemna trisignata
Harris's three spot, Harris' Three-Spot
Harrisimemna trisignata is a noctuid moth native to North America, ranging from Canada to the southwestern United States. Adults are medium-sized with a wingspan of 30–36 mm and are active primarily from late spring through summer. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1856. Larvae are known to feed on a variety of woody plants.
Iridopsis ephyraria
Pale-winged Gray
Iridopsis ephyraria, commonly known as the pale-winged gray, is a moth species in the family Geometridae (geometer moths). First described by Francis Walker in 1860, this species occurs across eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States. The adults are active during summer months, and the larvae feed on a diverse range of woody plants.
Lytrosis unitaria
Common Lytrosis Moth
Lytrosis unitaria, the common lytrosis moth, is a geometrid moth species native to eastern and central North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 50 mm. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a range of woody plants including roses, hawthorns, serviceberries, maples, oaks, and viburnums. The species is well-documented across its range with over 3,000 citizen science observations.
Metarranthis obfirmaria
Yellow-washed Metarranthis
Metarranthis obfirmaria is a small geometrid moth of eastern North America. Adults fly in spring and early summer, with larvae feeding on woody plants including blueberries, cherries, and oaks. The species was originally described under the genus Epirranthis.
Oberea tripunctata
dogwood twig borer
Oberea tripunctata, commonly known as the dogwood twig borer, is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Adults emerge in early June and feed on dogwood twigs, causing girdling damage. Females lay eggs singly on healthy twigs; larvae bore into twigs and overwinter in stems, with some individuals taking up to two years to complete development. The species is considered a minor pest of flowering dogwood and has been recorded from additional hosts including elm, azalea, viburnum, and various fruit trees.
Pristiphora abbreviata
Pear Tree Sawyer
Pristiphora abbreviata is a sawfly species in the family Tenthredinidae, commonly known as the Pear Tree Sawyer. Sawflies are primitive wasps in the suborder Symphyta, distinguished from higher wasps by the absence of a narrow waist between thorax and abdomen. Females possess a saw-like ovipositor used to insert eggs into plant tissue. The species has been documented in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario), Denmark, and Norway.
Pristiphora serrula
Pristiphora serrula is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Nematinae. As a member of the genus Pristiphora, it belongs to a group of sawflies commonly associated with feeding on various woody plants. The genus Pristiphora includes numerous species that are significant defoliators of trees and shrubs, with larvae typically feeding externally on leaves. Specific biological details for P. serrula are limited in the available literature.
Sphinx luscitiosa
Clemens' Sphinx, Clemens' hawkmoth
Sphinx luscitiosa, commonly known as Clemens' Sphinx or Clemens' hawkmoth, is a North American sphinx moth in the family Sphingidae. It was first described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1859. The species has a single generation per year, with adults active in early summer. Larvae feed on a variety of woody plants including willow, poplar, apple, ash, bayberry, and birch.