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Megascops flammeolus

Owlet \Owl"et\, n. [Dim. of owl. Cf. Howlet.] (Zo["o]l.) A small owl; especially, the European species ( Athene noctua), and the California flammulated owlet ( Megascops flammeolus).

Owlet moth (Zo["o]l.), any noctuid moth.