noctuid

Speech parts

1. noctuid - Noun

2. noctuid - Adjective

Meaning

Any one of numerous moths of the family Noctuidae, or Noctuaelitae, as the cutworm moths, and armyworm moths; -- so called because they fly at night.

Of or pertaining to the noctuids, or family Noctuidae.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

owlet moth noctuid moth Noctuidae

Hypernyms

moth

Hyponyms

armyworm underwing antler moth Heliothis zia Pseudaletia unipuncta Cerapteryx graminis

Anagrams

conduit duction

Examples

These are mainly of noctuid moths noted for feeding on many poisonous plants without harm such as Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae), Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae) and Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis). Source: Internet

It is also visited by noctuid moths at night. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

noctovisor Noctua noctuary noctuid moth Noctuidae noctuidous