Noctuid

Synonyms for "noctuid" (4 found)

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Mr. H. McKnight, who resides at Goldstream, took a number of noctuids in September, feeding on hops.

Source: wiktionary

The total wing area of these moths were essentially the same (geometrids = 3.8 cm²; noctuids = 3.6. cm²). Consequently, wing-loading of the noctuids was about twice as high as in the geometrids.

Source: wiktionary

Noctuids are renowned for their propensity for carnivory in general, and for cannibalism in particular (Gould et al. 1980).

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