Noctuoidea
- Pronunciation
- /nok-TOO-oh-ee-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Noctuoidea
Definition
The largest superfamily of moths, comprising about 44,025 described species.
Etymology
From Latin *noctua*, meaning 'night'.
Example
Noctuoidea are characterized by their large size and nocturnal habits.