Yellow Underwings

Noctua

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Noctua: //ˈnɔk.tu.a//

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Images

Huismoeder rups (Noctua pronuba) by Rasbak. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Noctua pronuba caterpillar defensive - Keila by Ivar Leidus. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Noctua pronuba male 1 by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Noctua pronuba female by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Noctua pronuba male by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Noctua pronuba caterpillar - Keila by Ivar Leidus. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Noctua is a genus of moths within the family Noctuidae, commonly known as Yellow Underwings. The genus was established by Linnaeus in 1758 and has representatives primarily in Europe, with a few species introduced to North America.

Distribution

2 species in North America; 2 species in Canada, both introduced from Europe.

Cultural Significance

The genus name 'Noctua' is Latin for 'night owl', showcasing a connection to themes of wisdom and intelligence in Greek mythology.

Similar Taxa

  • Noctuella
  • Nyctemia
  • Triphaena
  • Lampra
  • Euschesis
  • Tryphaena
  • Xanthoptera
  • Paranoctua
  • Latanoctua
  • Internoctua

Tags

  • moths
  • Lepidoptera
  • Noctuidae
  • Noctua