The Noctuidae or owlet moths are a family of robustly built moths that includes more than 35,000 known species out of possibly 100,000 total, in more than 4,200 genera. They constitute the largest family in the Lepidoptera.
Their distribution is worldwide, with about 1,450 species found in Europe.
Most have drab forewings, although some have brightly coloured hindwings. Differences between the sexes are usually few. The overwhelming majority of noctuids fly at night and are almost invariably strongly attracted to light. Many are also attracted to sugar and nectar-rich flowers.
Some of the family are preyed upon by bats. However, many Noctuidae species have tiny organs in their ears that respond to bat echolocation calls, sending their wing muscles into spasm and causing the moths to dart erratically. This aids the moths in evading the bats.
Several species have larvae (caterpillars) that live in the soil and are agricultural or horticultural pests. These are the "cutworms" that eat the bases of young brassicas and lettuces. They form hard, shiny pupae. Most noctuid larvae feed at night, resting in the soil or in a crevice in its food plant during the day.
At a party He was waiting Looking kind of spooky and withdrawn Like he could be underwater The mighty mother with her hundred arms Swept all aside I hate to walk behind other people's ambition I saw you waiting Saint-like With your warning Leave alone You don't belong here He got nervous Started whistling Ever thought a ricochet Did you notice? Well I wondered What's the worst thing I could say? Froze up and sighed You remind me of someone's daughter I forgot her I forgot her name, ashamed Go home And live with your pain Leave alone Leave alone, cos you know you don't belong You don't belong here And when I go Don't you follow Leave alone Leave alone, cos you know you don't belong You don't belong here Slip out quiet Nobody's looking Leave alone
This entry gets really close up to these tiny, perfectly formed moth eggs laid on a pine needle ... Vsesvit says of the image, “I accidentally discovered these tiny eggs of an Owlet moth on a pine needle in my garden in Ukraine.
Because of its smaller size and fairly drab coloration, the obscure sphinx is sometimes mistaken for large species of noctuid moths — also known as owlet moths ... The scientific name of the walnut sphinx moth is Amorpha juglandis.
However, some moths still have fearsome-sounding names and two of the more conspicuous species occurring in our region are the black witch moth and the rabbitbush hooded owlet moth ... Owlet moths belong ...
Moths transferring orchid pollen on their eyeballs is one of those ... This is a tale of one of the weirder moth-orchid alliances ... Attracted by the aroma, moths of a handful of species, primarily loopers and owlets, flutter in to investigate.
The insect is a Lepidopteran in the Noctuidae family. Adults, commonly known as owlet moths, are nocturnal ...Adult moths have a 1½ inch wingspan ... Moths emerge from cocoons in the spring and mate ... Night lights are an effective means to capture the moths.
"I have a little brown cocoon of an idea that may possibly expand into a magnificent moth of fulfilment," − Lucy Maud Montgomery... disparaged arches, dusky owlet, figure-seven moth, scarce infant, sordid underwing and many other colorful monikers.
The sanctuary, known as The Briars, is home to native animals including powerful and boobook owls, owlet-nightjars, koalas, wallabies, Krefft's gliders, lizards, frogs, moths and spiders.
These include late-flying gnats and flies as well as forest-dwelling owlet moths, all drawn to the scented flowers and the sweet nectar within. The large family of owlet moths, Noctuidae, includes some 12,000 species worldwide.
Fortunately for the witch-hazel plant there is a certain type of moth that stays active during freezing weather. These moths belong to the owlet moth family (Noctuidae).
These include late-flying gnats and flies as well as forest-dwelling owlet moths, all drawn to the scented flowers and the sweet nectar within. The large family of owlet moths, Noctuidae, includes some 12,000 species worldwide.
Devoted solely to Gaura species, the Clouded Crimson flower moth (Schinia gaurae) is a small thick-bodied owlet moth. Owlet moth eyes reflect light in the dark! This flower moth is colored white and ...
The caterpillar models, made from green, extruded clay to mimic the color and size of Noctuidae (owlet moths) and Notodontidae (prominent moths) caterpillars, are commonly found at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest.
Biological Sciences found that even moderate levels of artificial light attract more caterpillar predators and reduce the chance that their larvae grow up into moths ... Noctuidae (owlet moths) and Notodontidae (prominent moths).
moths, in particular moths that feast on trees as caterpillars, such as Geometrids (“inchworms”), Noctuids (“owlet moths”), and Tortricids (“leafrollers”).
Small thick-bodied Noctuid moths, often called owlet moths, fly in ... The other moth that comes visiting in the evening is the white-lined sphinx moth ... When the sphinx moth goes out at night to cavort and eat, many mistake them for hummingbirds.
Union Leader
11 Nov 2023
Union Leader
11 Nov 2023