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Owlet Moth

Xanthodes transversa Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Bagisarinae

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Description:

The Noctuidae, commonly known as Owlet moths, cutworms or armyworms, is the most controversial family in the superfamily Noctuoidea because many of its clades are constantly changing, along with the other families of Noctuoidea.

Habitat:

Seen at a farm.

Reference Links:

Noctuidae - Wikipedia, Flickr

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