Best Noctuidae

The Angle Shades moth is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, notable for its distinctive wing posture that resembles a withered leaf, commonly found across Europe.

Described by Achille Guenée in 1852, the pitcher plant moth is notable because its larvae feed exclusively on the inner tissues of carnivorous pitcher plants.

The gold spot moth (Plusia festucae) is a notable Eurasian insect typically found in marshlands, recognized by the shiny, metallic gold spots on its forewings.

The Pine Beauty is a Eurasian moth species considered a major forestry pest, as its larvae periodically cause severe defoliation to commercial pine plantations.

The beautiful golden y moth (Autographa pulchrina) is a notable Eurasian insect distinguished by the striking, metallic, y-shaped mark on its dark forewings.

The Angle Shades is a unique moth found across Europe and North Africa, notable for its distinctively folded, autumn-leaf-like forewings that provide exceptional camouflage.

Described by Thaddeus William Harris in 1841, the American dagger moth is a North American Noctuidae species recognized by its distinctly fuzzy, pale gray wings.

The silver y moth (Autographa gamma) is a highly migratory Eurasian insect species noted for the distinct silver y-shaped marking clearly visible on its dark forewings.

The plain golden y moth (Autographa jota) is a Eurasian noctuid insect recognized by the distinct, pale, y-shaped marking on its otherwise unadorned forewings.

The funeral dagger moth, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864, is a North American species distinguished by its dark wings and prominent markings.

The Shark Moth is a large European insect named for its resting posture, where the long, grayish thorax resembles a shark's prominent dorsal fin emerging from the water.

The Mouse moth is a Eurasian species of noctuid moth named for its greyish-brown, furry thorax and nocturnal, terrestrial habits, often scuttling away like a small rodent.

Found across the Palearctic region, the Pink-barred Sallow is a woodland moth identifiable by the striking pinkish-red bar that crosses its bright yellow forewings.

The Frosted Orange is a distinctive Eurasian moth known for its bright orange forewings covered in frosted white speckles and larvae that bore into the stems of thistles.

The Dun-bar is a Eurasian moth species whose larvae are notably carnivorous, frequently preying on other caterpillars found on oak and other deciduous trees during summer.

The Large Ranunculus is a noctuid moth native to Europe, notable for flying late in the year from August to October and its larvae feeding on dandelions and other low plants.

The L-album wainscot moth (Mythimna l-album) is a notable European noctuid insect recognized by the distinct, white, L-shaped marking on its dark forewing edge.

The smoky wainscot moth (Hypena proboscidalis) is a widespread Eurasian insect whose notable feature is its ability to feed exclusively on common stinging nettles.

The Sallow Moth is a common Eurasian species recognized by its yellow and orange patterned forewings, which provide excellent camouflage against autumn foliage.

Inhabiting broadleaf forests throughout Europe, the Barred Sallow is a moth distinguished by its bright yellow wings with deep pink or violet margins and markings.

The common wainscot moth (Mythimna pallens) is a widespread noctuid species found across Europe, notable for its pale wings and long-distance migratory behavior.

The Large yellow underwing is a highly common moth native to Europe and Asia, notable for becoming an invasive agricultural pest after its 1979 introduction to North America.

The Pandora Pinion Moth is a North American noctuid moth recognized in entomological catalogs for its distinct wing patterns and woodland habitat preferences.

The flame shoulder moth (Ochropleura plecta) is a common nocturnal insect across the Palearctic, distinguished by its bright orange or yellow flame-like wing edge.

Described by Pieter Cramer in 1779, the forage looper moth is a North American species whose caterpillars are known to feed on clovers and various grasses.

The clover looper moth is a Nearctic insect described by Francis Walker in 1858, notable for its larvae's looping movement and consumption of forage crops.

The Bogong Moth is an Australian noctuid insect famous for its massive seasonal migration to the Australian Alps, where it aestivates in caves and serves as a crucial food source.

The shuttle-shaped dart moth (Agrotis puta) is a noctuid moth native to Europe and North Africa, notably described by the German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1803.

The Setaceous Hebrew character is a noctuid moth named for the distinct black mark on its forewing, found commonly across the Holarctic region in various habitats.