Xylenini
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Agrochola pulchella
cutworm moth, dart moth
Agrochola pulchella is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1900. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae, one of the largest families of Lepidoptera. The species is recorded from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 9955 in the North American moth numbering system. Like other members of the genus Agrochola, it is a nocturnal species attracted to light.
Brachylomia
Minor Shoulder-knot (B. viminalis)
Brachylomia is a genus of small noctuid moths in the tribe Xylenini, containing approximately 17 described species. The genus occurs across the Holarctic region, with species distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia. Brachylomia viminalis, the Minor Shoulder-knot, is the best-known species and serves as the primary reference for understanding the genus. Most species are associated with damp habitats and willow-dominated vegetation.
Chaetaglaea fergusoni
Ferguson's sallow moth
Chaetaglaea fergusoni, known as Ferguson's sallow moth, is a noctuid moth described by Vernon Antoine Brou Jr. in 1997. It is a member of the genus Chaetaglaea, a group of sallow moths characterized by their distinctive morphological features. The species is documented in North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 9948.1.
Enargia
Enargia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, first described by Hübner in 1821. The genus contains approximately twelve recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region. Members are classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Xylenini, subtribe Cosmiina.
Enargia decolor
Pale Enargia, Aspen Twoleaf Tier Moth
A noctuid moth with boreal-transcontinental distribution across North America, primarily associated with trembling aspen and related poplar species. Adults are active in late summer, with larvae capable of reaching outbreak densities that cause extensive defoliation of host stands. The species shows a disjunct western distribution pattern that may represent cryptic diversity.
Epiglaea
Epiglaea is a small genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. It contains two described species: Epiglaea apiata and Epiglaea decliva. The genus was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. Both species were described by Grote in 1874, prior to the genus designation.
Eucirroedia pampina
Scalloped Sallow
Eucirroedia pampina, commonly known as the scalloped sallow, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, with adults active from late summer through early winter. The species is recognized by its distinctive scalloped wing margins and moderate size. Larvae are known to feed on the leaves of several hardwood tree species.
Eupsilia tristigmata
Three-spotted Sallow, Brown Fruitworm
Eupsilia tristigmata is a noctuid moth native to North America, commonly known as the Three-spotted Sallow or Brown Fruitworm. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Xylenini. The species is documented across Canada and the northern United States, with over 1,000 iNaturalist observations. It is designated MONA/Hodges number 9935.
Homoglaea dives
cutworm moth, dart moth
Homoglaea dives is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1907. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9882. As a member of the Xylenini tribe within Noctuinae, it belongs to a diverse group of nocturnal moths whose larvae are commonly known as cutworms.
Ipimorpha
The Olive
Ipimorpha is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Hübner in 1821. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe, Asia, and North America. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized noctuid moths, with several species bearing common names related to their characteristic coloration.
Ipimorpha pleonectusa
Even-lined Sallow, Blackcheeked Aspen Caterpillar
Ipimorpha pleonectusa, the Even-lined Sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It is one of two recognized species in the genus Ipimorpha on the continent. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The common name 'blackcheeked aspen caterpillar' refers to the larval stage, though specific host plant associations require verification.
Lithomoia
Lithomoia is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Xylenini. The genus contains two recognized species: Lithomoia germana and Lithomoia solidaginis. According to Catalogue of Life, Lithomoia is currently treated as a synonym of Xylena, though it remains in use in some sources. Species in this genus are associated with northern temperate regions.
Lithophane baileyi
Bailey's Pinion
Lithophane baileyi, commonly known as Bailey's Pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1877. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, United States. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9902.
Lithophane nasar
Lithophane nasar is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1909 under the basionym Xylina nasar. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is documented from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Metaxaglaea australis
Southern Sallow, southern sallow moth
Metaxaglaea australis, commonly known as the southern sallow moth, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Schweitzer in 1979. It is found in North America, where it inhabits woodland habitats. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.1.
Metaxaglaea semitaria
Footpath Sallow, footpath sallow moth
Metaxaglaea semitaria, commonly known as the footpath sallow moth, is a noctuid moth species described by Franclemont in 1968. It belongs to the tribe Xylenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9945.
Paramiana n-sp-two
Paramiana n-sp-two is an undescribed species within the noctuid moth genus Paramiana, a group of medium-sized owlet moths in the tribe Xylenini. The genus Paramiana is native to western North America, with species distributed primarily in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. As an undescribed species, formal documentation is limited to specimen records and preliminary taxonomic notes. The species is recognized as distinct based on genitalic morphology and wing pattern characteristics that separate it from described congeners.
Photedes
Photedes is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Lederer in 1857. The genus contains approximately 17 described species distributed primarily across the Palearctic region, with some representation in North America. At least one species, Photedes minima (Small Dotted Buff), has been subject to genomic study, revealing a chromosome count of 31 (30 autosomes plus Z chromosome). Species in this genus are generally small to medium-sized moths associated with moist habitats.
Psectraglaea carnosa
pink sallow
Psectraglaea carnosa, commonly known as the pink sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It is the sole species in its genus, which was established by George Hampson in 1906. The species is listed as threatened in Connecticut and as a species of special concern in Massachusetts, indicating regional population concerns.
Sericaglaea signata
Variable Sallow, Variable Sallow Moth
Sericaglaea signata, commonly known as the Variable Sallow Moth, is a noctuid moth species found in eastern and central North America. Adults are active from October through May, with a single generation per year and overwintering adults. The species has a wingspan of 35–43 mm. Larvae feed on the leaves of oak (Quercus), cherry/plum (Prunus), and basswood/linden (Tilia) species.
Xylena thoracica
Acadian Swordgrass Moth
Xylena thoracica, commonly known as the Acadian Swordgrass Moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species was first described by Putnam-Cramer in 1886 and is assigned Hodges number 9875.
Xystopeplus
Xystopeplus is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Franclemont in 1937. The genus contains a single recognized species, Xystopeplus rufago. These moths belong to the tribe Xylenini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus is documented in North American fauna and is represented in natural history collections and citizen science observations.