How to Identify Noctuidae — Owlet Moth Family

Noctuidae (Owlet Moth Family) is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 1,495 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Noctuidae Species

How to identify Schinia regina Pogue & Harp, 2003

Schinia regina Pogue & Harp, 2003

Schinia regina Pogue & Harp, 2003

Schinia regina, the reginia primrose moth, is a North American noctuid moth whos…

How to identify Acronicta lithospila Grote, 1874

Acronicta lithospila Grote, 1874

Acronicta lithospila Grote, 1874

Acronicta lithospila, the streaked dagger moth, is a Noctuidae moth found in Nor…

How to identify Polia nebulosa Hufnagel, 1766

Polia nebulosa Hufnagel, 1766

Polia nebulosa Hufnagel, 1766

Polia nebulosa Hufnagel, 1766 is a moth with a 41–52 mm wingspan and multiple de…

How to identify Dichagyris grotei Franclemont & Todd, 1983

Dichagyris grotei Franclemont & Todd, 1983

Dichagyris grotei Franclemont & Todd, 1983

Dichagyris grotei is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the Noctuidae family, …

How to identify Alypia octomaculata Fabricius, 1775

Alypia octomaculata Fabricius, 1775

Alypia octomaculata Fabricius, 1775

Alypia octomaculata Fabricius, 1775 is a black eight-spotted moth active day and…

How to identify Admetovis similaris Barnes, 1904

Admetovis similaris Barnes, 1904

Admetovis similaris Barnes, 1904

Admetovis similaris is a cutworm/dart moth in Noctuidae, described in 1904, foun…

How to identify Apsarasa radians (Westwood, 1848)

Apsarasa radians (Westwood, 1848)

Apsarasa radians (Westwood, 1848)

Apsarasa radians is a Noctuidae moth found across South and Southeast Asia, favo…

How to identify Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758)

Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758)

Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758)

Phlogophora meticulosa is a moth species with distinctive patterned wings that p…

How to identify Chamaeclea pernana Grote, 1881

Chamaeclea pernana Grote, 1881

Chamaeclea pernana Grote, 1881

Chamaeclea pernana is an owlet moth species described in 1881, found in North Am…

How to identify Cryptocala chardinyi Boisduval, 1828

Cryptocala chardinyi Boisduval, 1828

Cryptocala chardinyi Boisduval, 1828

Cryptocala chardinyi is a Noctuidae moth species found across parts of Eurasia, …

How to identify Alypia maccullochii W.Kirby, 1837

Alypia maccullochii W.Kirby, 1837

Alypia maccullochii W.Kirby, 1837

Macculloch's forester (Androloma maccullochii) is a North American owlet moth in…

How to identify Feltia geniculata Grote & Robinson, 1868

Feltia geniculata Grote & Robinson, 1868

Feltia geniculata Grote & Robinson, 1868

The knee-joint dart Feltia geniculata is a Noctuidae moth found in Canada and ad…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Noctuidae?

Noctuidae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. robsoni Collins is a distinct melanic form found only in Cheshire, west England. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Noctuidae?

Noctuidae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. Its forewings have a very distinctively shaped, sharply pointed apex.

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