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moth vs noctuid

noctuid vs moth

moth and noctuid both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moth Yes No No No
noctuid Yes No No No
As nouns, noctuid is a hyponym of moth; that is, noctuid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than moth:
  • moth: typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
  • noctuid: usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
moth (noun) noctuid (noun)
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
Difference between moth and noctuid

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