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"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few exceptional instances of day-flying species. They are distinguished by their stout bodies and narrow forewings, under which when reposing they conceal the inferior and in many cases more brightly-colored pair. The majority of the species are small and dull in their colors, while a few are among the largest of known insects." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Noctuina

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few…

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few exceptional instances of day-flying species. They are distinguished by their stout bodies and narrow forewings, under which when reposing they conceal the inferior and in many cases more brightly-colored pair. The majority of the species are small and dull in their colors, while a few are among the largest of known insects." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Noctuina

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few…

The hind wings of the potherb moth are frequently unspotted. The body is thick and heavy. The color is usually dull.

Potherb Moth

The hind wings of the potherb moth are frequently unspotted. The body is thick and heavy. The color…