FAMILY NOCTUIDAE

The Noctuidae or Owlet moths are a family of robustly-built moths that includes more than 35,000 known species out of
possibly 100,000 total, in more than 4,200 genera. They constitute the largest family in the Lepidoptera. Most have
drab forewings, although some have brightly coloured hindwings. There are usually few differences between the sexes.
The overwhelming majority of noctuids fly at night and are almost invariably strongly attracted to light. The Noctuidae
are also remarkable for containing an extraordinary number of species whose caterpillars are able to feed on certain
poisonous plants without harm. These foodplants contain chemicals that would kill most insects trying to feed on them.

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