owlet moth; noctuid
Refers to moths of the family Noctuidae. Used in entomological and general contexts.
Many owlet moths are nocturnal and gather around lights.
This caterpillar is a type of owlet moth.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when emphasizing the taxonomic group.
Compound of 夜 (yo, 'night') and 蛾 (ga, 'moth'), referring to moths that are active at night.