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Caenurgina

Caenurgina

Caenurgina is a type of moth that is often found in gardens and fields. These moths have beautiful patterns on their wings and are mostly active at night, fluttering around lights.

Lebensraum: Gardens and fields

Aussehen

The Caenurgina moth is typically adorned in muted tones of brown, grey, or reddish-brown, often featuring distinct wavy lines or subtle spots across its forewings. These earthy patterns help it blend seamlessly into its natural surroundings, making it visually different from brightly colored butterflies.

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Caenurgina

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Most Caenurgina fly only at night, guided by moonlight or faint stars!

Moth wings are covered in thousands of tiny, colorful scales, like shimmering dust!

Some species of Caenurgina moths migrate long distances, like tiny winged travelers!

Their caterpillars are often called 'loopers' because they move like an inchworm!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Master of Disguise

Caenurgina can vanish by blending into bark or leaves because of its cryptic wing patterns, helping them hide from predators.

Fähigkeit

Nectar Siphon

Caenurgina has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them sip nectar deep inside flowers, getting sugary fuel.

Fähigkeit

Bat Detector

Caenurgina has special 'ears' (tympanal organs) on its body that helps them hear approaching bats, avoiding capture.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
30-50 mm
Größe
15-30 mm
Lebenserwartung
60-90 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
10 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Caenurgina caterpillars munch on plants, while adult moths sip sweet nectar.

Altersunterschiede: Caterpillars eat plant leaves, while adult moths feed only on flower nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • Alfalfa
  • Clover
  • Vetch
  • Nectar

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Larvae consume its leaves.

eats

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Larvae feed on its foliage.

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Nocturnal hunter preys on moths.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Diurnal bird catches resting moths.

pollinates

White Clover

Trifolium repens

Adults transfer pollen between flowers.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Caenurgina?

30-50 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Caenurgina?

15-30 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Caenurgina?

60-90 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Caenurgina?

10 km/h

Was frisst Caenurgina?

Caenurgina caterpillars munch on plants, while adult moths sip sweet nectar.

Wo findet man Caenurgina normalerweise?

Gardens and fields

Wie jagt Caenurgina?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Caenurgina?

6

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