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Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Atteva aurea

The Ailanthus Webworm Moth is a colorful little moth with bright yellow and black stripes. It loves to flutter around trees and is often seen in gardens during warm months.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

Aussehen

The Ailanthus Webworm Moth has striking yellowish-orange wings adorned with iridescent blue-black spots and stripes, giving it a jewel-like appearance. Its slender body and long antennae contribute to its distinct, almost wasp-like look, making it easily distinguishable.

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Ailanthus Webworm Moth
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Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Its caterpillar can eat so much it completely defoliates an entire tree!

The vibrant colors of this moth warn predators to stay away, like a secret code!

This moth's larvae live together inside silken webs on their host plant.

Unlike many moths, the Ailanthus Webworm Moth is active and flies during the daytime.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Wasp Whisperer

Ailanthus Webworm Moths have bright, contrasting patterns that help them mimic wasps, deterring predators who mistake them for stinging insects.

Fähigkeit

Silk Architect

Ailanthus Webworm Moth larvae can spin protective silk webs around their food source, which helps them stay safe from birds and other threats.

Fähigkeit

Toxic Taster

Ailanthus Webworm Moth caterpillars consume toxins from host plants, making them unpalatable to many predators that might try to eat them.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
25-35 mm
Größe
10-15 mm
Lebenserwartung
15-30 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Larvae munch on tree leaves while adults sip sweet nectar from various flowers.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae (caterpillars) chew on leaves, while adult moths sip flower nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • Ailanthus altissima leaves
  • Flower nectar

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

depends on

Tree of Heaven

Ailanthus altissima

Larvae exclusively feed on its leaves for growth.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Moths and caterpillars are a food source for birds.

parasitizes

A Braconid Wasp

Apanteles atrevi

Wasp larvae develop inside the moth's caterpillar host.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Moths are usually safe to watch, but don't touch them as they can be delicate.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Ailanthus Webworm Moth?

25-35 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Ailanthus Webworm Moth?

10-15 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Ailanthus Webworm Moth?

15-30 Tage

Was frisst Ailanthus Webworm Moth?

Larvae munch on tree leaves while adults sip sweet nectar from various flowers.

Wo findet man Ailanthus Webworm Moth normalerweise?

Urban areas

Wie jagt Ailanthus Webworm Moth?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Ailanthus Webworm Moth?

6

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