muscinae

/mʌsˈkeɪniː/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of moths in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths or cutworms.

“The muscinae subfamily is home to over 300 species of nocturnal moths.”

Synonyms

  • Noctuidae
  • cutworms
  • owlet moths

Antonyms

  • day-active insects
  • diurnal moths