The Noctuinae are a subfamily of owlet moths (Noctuidae). This subfamily includes four tribes: Apameini, Hadenini, Noctuini, and Orthosiini. Not all species fall under one of these tribes. The majority fall directly under the Noctuinae as a genus.
Modern phylogenetic studies have led to more stable taxonomic insights. For this reason, the species that many scientists still classify under the Hadeninae have been moved to the Noctuinae. The database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) is used as a starting point on this website. The NCBI database lists the Orthosiini as a separate tribe under the Noctuinae, like the Hadenini. The Leucaniini and Tholerini are merged with the Hadenini.
The forewings of the Noctuinae are generally rectangular. At rest, the wings are folded over each other above the abdomen. The head is broad and flattened and lacks a tuft of upward-pointing hairs.
Genus: Axylia
The Flame – 2017 (NL)
(NCBI-index: 988077)
The Flame (Axylia putris) is a narrow owlet moth in a resting position because its wings are folded around its body. Because of the light brown woody colour and the folding of the wings, the butterfly looks like a stem or twig. The kidney mark is located on the border of the light colour and the dark colour along the costa. It flies in one, sometimes two generations, from May to September, and the wingspan is 28-32 mm. Host plant: Common Nettle, White Dead-nettle, Hound’s-tongue, Hedge Bedstraw. Dutch name: Houtspaander. Frisian name: Houtspuonûltsje.
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Genus: Caradrina
Mottled Rustic – 2017 (NL)
(NCBI-index: 572734)
The Mottled Rustic (Caradrina morpheus) has an ocher brown to brown-grey colour. The kidney and the oval mark are dark-coloured and clearly visible. Neither owl mark is edged with a light colour. An orange-coloured line often runs through the kidney mark. The top of the hindwing is white with dark veins and fringes. It flies in one generation from May to August, and the wingspan is 32-38 mm. Host plant: Nettle, Dandelion. Dutch name: Morpheusstofuil. Frisian name: –
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Genus: Globia
Webb’s Wainscot – 2017 (NL)
(NCBI-index: 1.660644)
The Webb’s Wainscot (Globia sparganii) has a yellow-brown ground colour. Two rows of black spots can be seen on the wings, one at the fringe line and one slightly more inward. The centre of the forewing shows a black streak that extends from the base to the two black spots in the midfield. The flight period spans one generation, from July to October, and the wingspan ranges from 32 to 40 mm. Host plant: Yellow Iris, Reed-mace, and similar watery plants. Dutch name: Egelskopboorder. Frisian name: –
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