Definitions for noctuidae
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1. Noctuidae, family Noctuidaenoun

   cutworms; armyworms

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1. Noctuidae

   The Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, are a family of moths. They are considered the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of the clades are constantly changing, along with the other families of the Noctuoidea. It was considered the largest family in Lepidoptera for a long time, but after regrouping Lymantriinae, Catocalinae and Calpinae within the family Erebidae, the latter holds this title now. Currently, Noctuidae is the second largest family in Noctuoidea, with about 1,089 genera and 11,772 species. This classification is still contingent, as more changes continue to appear between Noctuidae and Erebidae.

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1. noctuidae

   Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, is a large family of moths within the order Lepidoptera. There are more than 35,000 known species in this family, distributed worldwide. They are usually characterized by dull coloration and patterns, and their larvae are typically severe pests to agriculture. Some species are also known for their ability to 'sing' or produce sounds. They are mostly nocturnal but there are also some diurnal species.

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1. Noctuidae

   The Noctuidae or owlet moths are a family of robustly built moths that includes more than 35,000 known species out of possibly 100,000 total, in more than 4,200 genera. They constitute the largest family in the Lepidoptera. Their distribution is worldwide, with about 1,450 species found in Europe. Most have drab forewings, although some have brightly coloured hindwings. Differences between the sexes are usually few. The overwhelming majority of noctuids fly at night and are almost invariably strongly attracted to light. Many are also attracted to sugar and nectar-rich flowers. Some of the family are preyed upon by bats. However, many Noctuidae species have tiny organs in their ears that responds to bat echolocation calls, sending their wing muscles into spasm and causing the moths to dart erratically. This aids the moths in evading the bats. Several species have larvae that live in the soil and are agricultural or horticultural pests. These are the "cutworms" that eat the bases of young brassicas and lettuces. They form hard, shiny pupae. Most noctuid larvae feed at night, resting in the soil or in a crevice in its food plant during the day. The Noctuidae are also remarkable for containing an extraordinary number of species whose caterpillars are able to feed on certain poisonous plants without harm. These foodplants — namely Solanaceae and Fabaceae — contain chemicals that would kill most insects trying to feed on them.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of noctuidae in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of noctuidae in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=noctuidae
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noctuidae
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=noctuidae
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