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The burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, is a noctuid moth found across much of Europe and temperate Asia. Its forewings bear reflective metallic patches that can appear golden, greenish, or brassy depending on the angle of light, while the hindwings are comparatively plain. The caterpillars...
The Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) is a distinctive species of moth belonging to the family Noctuidae, widely distributed across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. It is notable for its unique wing posture, folding its wings at rest to resemble a withered, brown-tinged leaf, which provi...
The pitcher plant moth (Exyra semicrocea) is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1852 and is native to eastern North America. The species is notable because its larvae feed exclusively on the inner tissues of carnivorous pitcher plants, specifically...
The gold spot moth (Plusia festucae) is a notable Eurasian insect typically found in marshlands, recognized by the shiny, metallic gold spots on its forewings.
The beautiful golden y moth (Autographa pulchrina) is a notable Eurasian insect distinguished by the striking, metallic, y-shaped mark on its dark forewings.
Described by Thaddeus William Harris in 1841, the American dagger moth is a North American Noctuidae species recognized by its distinctly fuzzy, pale gray wings.
The silver y moth (Autographa gamma) is a highly migratory Eurasian insect species noted for the distinct silver y-shaped marking clearly visible on its dark forewings.
The plain golden y moth (Autographa jota) is a Eurasian noctuid insect recognized by the distinct, pale, y-shaped marking on its otherwise unadorned forewings.
The funeral dagger moth, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864, is a North American species distinguished by its dark wings and prominent markings.
The Mouse moth is a Eurasian species of noctuid moth named for its greyish-brown, furry thorax and nocturnal, terrestrial habits, often scuttling away like a small rodent.
The Dun-bar is a Eurasian moth species whose larvae are notably carnivorous, frequently preying on other caterpillars found on oak and other deciduous trees during summer.
The Large Ranunculus is a noctuid moth native to Europe, notable for flying late in the year from August to October and its larvae feeding on dandelions and other low plants.
The L-album wainscot moth (Mythimna l-album) is a notable European noctuid insect recognized by the distinct, white, L-shaped marking on its dark forewing edge.
The smoky wainscot moth (Hypena proboscidalis) is a widespread Eurasian insect whose notable feature is its ability to feed exclusively on common stinging nettles.
The common wainscot moth (Mythimna pallens) is a widespread noctuid species found across Europe, notable for its pale wings and long-distance migratory behavior.
The Large yellow underwing is a highly common moth native to Europe and Asia, notable for becoming an invasive agricultural pest after its 1979 introduction to North America.
The flame shoulder moth (Ochropleura plecta) is a common nocturnal insect across the Palearctic, distinguished by its bright orange or yellow flame-like wing edge.
Described by Pieter Cramer in 1779, the forage looper moth is a North American species whose caterpillars are known to feed on clovers and various grasses.
The clover looper moth is a Nearctic insect described by Francis Walker in 1858, notable for its larvae's looping movement and consumption of forage crops.
The shuttle-shaped dart moth (Agrotis puta) is a noctuid moth native to Europe and North Africa, notably described by the German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1803.
The Setaceous Hebrew character is a noctuid moth named for the distinct black mark on its forewing, found commonly across the Holarctic region in various habitats.
The dark brocade moth (Blepharita adusta) is a widespread Eurasian noctuid insect whose notable agricultural impact involves larvae feeding on various deciduous trees.
The heart and dart moth (Agrotis exclamationis) is a common nocturnal insect found across Europe, recognized by its distinctive dark, dart-shaped wing markings.
The bright-line brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a Palearctic species whose agricultural notability stems from its larvae feeding on tomatoes and potatoes.
The turnip moth (Agrotis segetum) is a destructive agricultural pest across the Palearctic realm, where its cutworm larvae feed on root vegetables like turnips.
The black cutworm moth (Agrotis ipsilon) is a globally distributed agricultural pest known for its migratory behavior and the devastating impact it has on turf.
First described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1798, the green cloverworm moth is a North American species whose larvae are known to defoliate soybean crops.
The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a widespread Eurasian pest notorious because its larvae feed heavily on cabbage and other Brassica crops across Europe.
The velvetbean caterpillar moth (Anticarsia gemmatalis) is a destructive agricultural pest native to the Americas, where its larvae heavily defoliate soybean crops.
