Noctuidae Collection

Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) caterpillar. Surrey, England, UK, September

White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Merveille-du-Jour moth (Dichonia aprilina), camouflaged on lichen. The National Forest, Leicestershire, UK. September

Detail of White Witch Moth (Thysania agrippina) in cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Sword-grass moth (Xylena exsoleta) caterpillar on Field gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus). Cyprus. April

Herald moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix) camouflaged in leaf litter, Gosford Forest Park, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. September

Noctuiid moth (Panthea coenobita) resting on bark. Ostretin, Pardubice, Czech Republic. April

The brick moth (Agrochola circellaris) camouflaged on falled oak leaf, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, October

Lasiocampa trifolii, caterpillar, Vobbia, Italy

Butterflies and Moths, Plate 19, Noctuae, Noctuidae. Date: 1896

Butterflies and Moths, Plate 18, Noctuae, Caradrinidae, etc
Butterflies and Moths, Plate 18, Noctuae, Caradrinidae, Noctuidae. Date: 1896

Various butterflies (Sesiidae, Zygaenidae, Noctuidae, Erebidae), chromolithograph, published in 1892
Various butterflies (Sesiidae, Zygaenidae, Noctuidae, Erebidae): 1) Hornet moth (Sesia apiformis), a-caterpillar, b-pupa, c-butterfly; 2) Six-spot burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), a-caterpillar

Large yellow underwing moth (Noctua pronuba), one of main species hunted by Grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus), taking flight over meadow at night, South West England. September

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Noctuidae Moth - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Twenty-four moths, in three columns, mostly belonging to the family Noctuidae
824073 Twenty-four moths, in three columns, mostly belonging to the family Noctuidae, (watercolour with bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

Scarce Merveille du Jour moth (Moma alpium) camouflaged against lichen, Beetzseeheide, Germany, March

Angle shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) nectaring on Ivy (Hedera helix) at night. Surrey, England, UK. October

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) with proboscis extended. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK. August

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Lily (Lilium Stargazer ). Surrey, England, UK. August

Frosted orange moth (Gortyna flavago) resting on fallen leaf, Ballykinler Sand Dunes, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, September

Bulrush wainscot moth (Nonagria typhae) Ballykinler Dunes, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, September

Implicit arches moth (Lacinipolia implicata) on white background, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA October

Frosted Orange moth wing (Gortyna flavago). The National Forest, Leicestershire, UK. September

Close up of wing of Merveille-du-Jour moth (Dichonia aprilina), with scales clearly visible. This species is well camouflaged against lichen. Leicestershire, UK. September

Small Yellow Underwing moth (Panemeria tenebrata) on stitchwort (Stellaria) South Karelia, southern Finland, June

Gypsy Moth -Lymantria dispar-, adult caterpillar, Lake Kerkini region, Greece, Europe

Nine-spotted moth -Amata phegea-

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Owlet moth caterpillar - in a bush at night feeding on bush foliage (Noctuidae sp.). Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Caterpillar of the purple mort bleu butterfly -Eryphanis polyxena-, found in South America

Caterpillar of an Owlet Moth in the genus of Hypena, Noctuidae, Tandayapa region, Andean mist rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Herald Moth -Scoliopteryx libatrix-, caterpillar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Nut-tree Tussock -Colocasia coryli-, caterpillar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The Herald -Scoliopteryx libatrix-, Tyrol, Austria

Yellow-edged Giant Owl -Caligo atreus-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Clouded Drab -Orthosia incerta-, caterpillar, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Cinnabar Moth -Tyria jacobaeae-, caterpillar feeding on yellow ragwort flowers -Senecio sp.-, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Caterpillar of a Grey Dagger Moth -Acronista psi- feeding on an Eared Sallow Bush -Salicetum auritae-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Owl Butterfly -Caligo eurilochus-, tropical butterfly, South America

Nine-spotted moth -Amata phegea- on plantain

Jersey Tiger -Euplagia quadripunctaria- sucking on Woolly Thistle -Cirsium eriophorum-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago) adult, roosting on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) leaf, Leicestershire, England, September

The Saxon (Hyppa rectilinea) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Common Gothic (Naenia typica) adult, freshly emerged, clinging to leaf in garden, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, June

Scarce Merveille du Jour (Moma alpium) adult, resting on lichen, England, May

Sycamore Moth (Acronicta aceris) adult, resting on fencepost, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, July

Six-striped Rustic (Xestia sexstrigata) adult, resting on moss, Powys, Wales, July

Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura) adult, resting on fern leaf, Powys, Wales, July

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"Noctuidae: A World of Butterflies and Moths" Step into the enchanting world of Noctuidae, a diverse family of butterflies and moths that captivate with their intricate patterns and fascinating behaviors. From Plate 19 of "Butterflies and Moths, " we are introduced to the mesmerizing realm of Noctuae. In Plate 18, we encounter Caradrinidae, another nocturnal group within this family. These creatures, shrouded in darkness, reveal their hidden beauty under the moonlit sky. Witness the surrealist transformation as the Sycamore moth caterpillar emerges in Surrey, England during September. Its vibrant colors blend seamlessly with nature's canvas, showcasing its remarkable ability to camouflage against tree bark in Manu Biosphere Reserve. The Merveille-du-Jour moth takes camouflage to new heights by blending effortlessly with lichen in The National Forest. Dichonia aprilina showcases similar mastery over disguise as it hides amidst lichen-covered branches. A chromolithograph from 1892 unveils a kaleidoscope of various butterfly species including Sesiidae, Zygaenidae, Noctuidae, and Erebidae. This artistic representation reminds us of the rich diversity found within this captivating family. Marvel at nature's ingenuity as Sword-grass moth caterpillars find solace on Field gladiolus leaves while Herald moths skillfully conceal themselves among leaf litter in Gosford Forest Park. Panthea coenobita rests gracefully on bark in Ostretin while Agrochola circellaris blends perfectly on fallen oak leaves at Annagarriff Wood NNR. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Vobbia where Lasiocampa trifolii caterpillars roam freely across Italy's landscapes. Meanwhile, Grey long-eared bats embark on nocturnal hunts for one of their main prey - the Large yellow underwing moth - in South West England.