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List of moths of Canada (Nolidae) facts for kids

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Moths are fascinating insects, and Canada is home to many different kinds! This page lists the types of moths that belong to a special group called the Nolidae family. Think of it like a big family tree for moths! This list also helps you find more information about each specific moth species. It's part of a bigger list that includes all the moths found across Canada.

Next to each moth's name, you'll see a short abbreviation. This tells you which Canadian provinces or territories that moth has been found in.

Moths of the Chloephorinae Subfamily

Moths are grouped into families, and then sometimes into smaller groups called subfamilies. The Chloephorinae are one such subfamily within the Nolidae family. Here are some of the Chloephorinae moths you can find in Canada:

  • Characoma nilotica (Rogenhofer, 1881) - Found in ON, QC, NS
  • Nycteola cinereana Neumoegen & Dyar, 1893 - Found in BC, AB, MB, ON, QC, NF
  • Nycteola columbiana (Edwards, 1873) - Found in BC
  • Nycteola frigidana (Walker, 1863) - Found in BC, AB, MB, NT, ON, QC, NB, NS, NF
  • Nycteola metaspilella (Walker, 1866) - Found in ON

Moths of the Nolinae Subfamily

The Nolinae are another subfamily of moths within the Nolidae family. These moths are often small and have a unique appearance. Here are some Nolinae moths found in Canada:

  • Meganola minuscula (Zeller, 1872) - Found in BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS
  • Meganola spodia Franclemont, 1985 - Found in ON, QC
  • Nola cilicoides (Grote, 1873) - Found in AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS
  • Nola ovilla Grote, 1875 - Found in ON, QC
  • Nola minna Butler, 1881 - Found in BC
  • Nola triquetrana (Fitch, 1856) - Found in ON, QC, NS

Moths of the Risobinae Subfamily

The Risobinae is a third subfamily in the Nolidae family. Moths in this group also have distinct features that help scientists identify them. Here are some of the Risobinae moths that live in Canada:

  • Baileya australis (Grote, 1881) - Found in ON, QC
  • Baileya dormitans (Guenée, 1852) - Found in ON, QC
  • Baileya doubledayi (Guenée, 1852) - Found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS
  • Baileya levitans (Smith, 1906) - Found in ON, QC
  • Baileya ophthalmica (Guenée, 1852) - Found in AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS
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