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The Noctuidae family (Cutworms or Owlet Moths) is the largest family of Lepidoptera, (more than 1/4 of all species of butterflies and moths). Caterpillars are diverse in both habit and form, rather stout, and cryptically shaded in brown and green. Some are hairy. Species in the family include species that feed on foliage, flowers, lichen, and litter.

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Distinct Quaker American Dagger Moth
American Dagger Moth American Dagger Moth Connected Dag Moth
Funery Dag Moth Yellow haired  Dag Moth
Yellow haired  Dag Moth Yellow haired  Dag Moth Smear Dag Moth
Smear Dag Moth
Smear Dag Moth Retarded Dag Bomolocha Darling underwing
Bethune's pinion
Bethune's pinion Confused woodgrain Confused woodgrain Frigid Owlet

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