Noctuidae (Noun)
Meaning
Cutworms; armyworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The larvae of the noctuidae moth species are notorious for their cutworm habit, causing significant damage to crops worldwide.
- The family noctuidae includes over 35,000 species of moths, including many that are known armyworms due to their large groups and destructive behavior.
- Some noctuidae species are also known as miller moths, but the larvae of these moths are still capable of causing damage as cutworms.
- Cutworms and armyworms are two of the most destructive types of larvae that belong to the noctuidae family of moths.
- Many noctuidae species are known for their larvae's unique ability to roll into a ball when threatened, which is commonly seen in cutworms and armyworms.