1. moths belonging to the family Noctuidae, typically active at night
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The noctuids are attracted to the porch light every evening.
• Many noctuids are considered agricultural pests because their larvae feed on crops.
• Researchers studied the migration patterns of various noctuids.
• The garden was full of noctuids during the warm summer nights.
• Noctuids make up one of the largest families of moths.
• The caterpillars of noctuids can cause significant damage to plants.