Noctuinae

The Noctuinae are a subfamily of the family Noctuidae. The larvae of many species feed on roots or stems of various grasses. Some are generalist feeders which makes them potential pests.

Noctuinae
Heart and dart (Agrotis exclamationis) imago
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Noctuinae
Tribes

Noctuid systematics is in a state of flux; the list of tribes is provisional and other groups now considered more distinct (e.g. Hadeninae) were formerly included here. Likewise, the validity of the tribe Xestiini is doubtful for example.

Garden dart (Euxoa nigricans) imago
Double square-spot (Xestia triangulum) caterpillar
Eupsilia sp., early instar caterpillar

Genera

This subfamily provisionally contains these genera:

References

  • McLeod, Robin (July 3, 2012). "Subfamily Noctuinae - Cutworm or Dart Moths". BugGuide. Retrieved June 30, 2019.


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