Genus Catacala (Noun)
Meaning
Moths whose larvae are cutworms: underwings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Catacala are moths primarily from North and South America with the genus Catacala being known for containing species whose larvae are cutworms, often causing severe damage to crops.
- Catacala Moths, members of the genus Catacala, undergo a complete metamorphosis and the adult moths, specifically the underwings, can be seen often near porch lights.
- A team of entomologists established that the genus Catacala was responsible for a large portion of the moth-related crop damage in the region.
- Larvae of the genus Catacala are specifically designed to burrow underground and cut through the lower portion of plant stems causing the plants to die.
- Entomologists were surprised to find species from the genus Catacala exhibiting characteristics of underwings and displaying a high degree of variation in coloration.