The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths.

Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides Pink-Patched Looper Moth or Pink-tinted beauty (Guenée, 1852)

Noctuoidea is the superfamily of noctuid (Latin "night owl") or "owlet" moths, and has more than 70,000 described species, the largest number of any Lepidopteran superfamily. Its classification has not yet reached a satisfactory or stable state.

Description: Noctuidae is the largest family in the order Lepidoptera, with over 2,500 species in the United States and Canada. They have filiform antennae, an unbranched subcosta, and three medio-cubital veins that reach the distal margin of the hind wing.

May 25, 2021 · Family Noctuidae was probably first recognized as a distinct unit by Denis & Schiffermüller in 1775 (Kitching, 1984. pg. 155)

Noctuidae Although only a few species among the more than 3800 genera of noctuid moths are zoophilous, they are behaviorally the most advanced in terms of lachryphagy and locally can be the most frequent tear drinkers.

Los noctuidos (Noctuidae) son una familia de robustas mariposas nocturnas, con más de 11 772 especies conocidas según las taxonomías recientes. [1] [2] [3] [4]

In general, they are generalist feeders that feed on the foliage of both conifers and deciduous host plants. A few species of common tussock moths are discussed individually in this Guide, but …

Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, is one of the largest families in the order Lepidoptera. This family encompasses approximately 35,000 to 40,000 described species.

The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other families of the Noctuoidea.