Subfamily

Noctuinae (Cutworms and dart moths)

Euxoa auxiliaris. Photo: (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

The Noctuinae are a subfamily of the family Noctuidae. The larvae of many species feed on roots or stems of various grasses. Some are generalist feeders which makes them potential pests.

— Wikipedia

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
  - Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods)
    - Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods)
      - Class: Insecta (Insects)
        Subclass: Pterygota (Winged and once-winged insects)
        Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and moths)
        Superfamily: Noctuoidea (Owlet moths and allies)
        Family: Noctuidae (Cutworm moths and allies)
        Subfamily: Noctuinae (Cutworms and dart moths)
        Tribe: Elaphriini (1)
        Tribe: Leucaniini (Wainscot moths) (2)
        Tribe: Orthosiini (8)
        Tribe: Hadenini (4)
        Tribe: Noctuini (13)
        Tribe: Phlogophorini (1)
        Tribe: Apameini (Arches) (4)
        Tribe: Eriopygini (6)
        Tribe: Xylenini (2)

Subtaxa

Tribe: Elaphriini

Tribe: Leucaniini (Wainscot moths)

Tribe: Orthosiini

Tribe: Hadenini

Tribe: Noctuini

Tribe: Phlogophorini

Tribe: Apameini (Arches)

Tribe: Eriopygini

Tribe: Xylenini

Where in Humboldt

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