Noctuid Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The noctuid moth's life cycle involves a series of transformations, from egg to destructive larva to winged adult.
- The fields were severely damaged by an infestation of noctuid moths that devoured crops under the cover of darkness.
- Researchers are studying the noctuid moth's ability to navigate using the moon as a guide, in an effort to understand their migratory patterns.
- A noctuid moth landed on the windowsill, its dull brown coloration a stark contrast to the vibrant hues of the flowers nearby.
- Entomologists warn that the noctuid moth is one of the most destructive pests affecting crops worldwide, with larvae capable of decimating entire fields.