27 Moths described in 2010

Aethalopteryx diksami is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Socotra, Yemen, where it is only known from the central part of Socotra Island from two valleys: the Diksam canyon and the Difarroha valley, which are characterized by the following relict woody vegetation: Dracaena cinnabari, Buxus hildebrandtii, Croton socotranus and numerous other endemic plants.

Antaeotricha arizonensis is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in the United States in the mountain ranges in south-eastern Arizona and south-western New Mexico. Although Antaeotricha arizonensis are easily differentiated within their genus through the dark spots on their forewings, the distinction between sexes of A. arizonensis can be complicated. The sexes of A. arizonensis (male&female) differentiate between themselves by distinct characteristics on their antennas and anatomy of their genitalia(Ferris, 59)

Bryolymnia mixta is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is known only from the Patagonia Mountains in south-eastern Arizona.

Campatonema yanayacua is a moth of the family Geometridae first described by Sullivan in 2010. It is known only from the type locality, the Yanayacu Biological Station in Ecuador.

Catocala caesia is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the mountains of south-eastern Arizona and south-western New Mexico, and southward through the Sierra Madre Occidental in Chihuahua.

Charadra cakulha is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is known only from two specimens of the type series, collected in mid-June at San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.

Charadra coyopa is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is known only from the holotype specimen from the Mexico City area.

Charadra franclemonti is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from central Arizona southward to at least Durango in Mexico.

Charadra moneta is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from central and eastern Arizona, the San Mateo Mountains of New Mexico, the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico and Texas, and the Big Bend region of Texas; south to the Sierra Madre in Nuevo León, northern Mexico.

Charadra tapa is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the Chiricahua, Huachuca, and Santa Rita Mountains of south-eastern Arizona, although the species probably occurs in adjacent parts of Mexico.

Cosmopterix adrastea is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It is known from Cuba.

Cosmopterix amalthea is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It is known from Cuba.

Cosmopterix ananke is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It is known from the Federal District of Brazil.

Cosmopterix argentifera is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It is known from Jamaica.

Euxoa apopsis is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is known only from high elevations in the mountains of south-western British Columbia.

Euxoa muldersi is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is known only from north central Canada with all specimens except two from the vicinity of Arviat, Nunavut. It is restricted to open dunes where it flies close to the sand.

Harutaeographa odavissa is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in China.

Homoeocera georginas is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It is known only for a restricted area in Guatemala, on the Pacific slope, at high altitude.

Homoeocera papalo is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It is known only from a very restricted area in Oaxaca state in Mexico, at high altitude.

Izatha katadiktya is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is known from the eastern South Island, and probably Hawkes Bay.

Meharia yakovlevi is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Socotra, Yemen.

Micropterix cornuella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Lees, Rougerie, Zeller & Kristensen in 2010. It is only known from the type locality in northern India.

Notoreas casanova is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been classified as Nationally Vulnerable by the Department of Conservation.

Notoreas edwardsi is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been classified as Nationally Critical by the Department of Conservation.

Notoreas elegans is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species has a wide distribution in New Zealand and is therefore regarded as not being in need of conservation.

Parasa martini is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Taiwan. The habitat consists of mid-elevation mountain areas with primary vegetation.

Parasa pygmy is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Taiwan, inhabiting mountains, at altitudes ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 meters.