Pink Underwing
EntdeckenInsekten
Pink Underwing
catocala concumbens
The Pink Underwing (Catocala concumbens) is a captivating member of the Erebidae family, renowned for its dramatic defense mechanism. By day, this moth rests quietly on the bark of willow and poplar trees, perfectly camouflaged. Its forewings present a delicate mosaic of soft gray, white, and charcoal, blending seamlessly with lichen-covered trunks. However, if a predator gets too close, the Pink Underwing flashes its hindwings, revealing a striking, brilliant pink coloration bordered by deep black. This sudden burst of color startles predators, giving the moth a crucial split-second to escape. Found predominantly in riparian corridors, woodlands, and suburban areas across eastern North America, this species is a favorite among moth enthusiasts. Its life cycle is intimately tied to willow and poplar trees, where the larvae feed before pupating into these exquisite adult specimens.
Lebensraum: Found in damp woodlands, river valleys, and suburban areas rich in willow and poplar trees.
Aussehen
The Pink Underwing is a medium-to-large moth with a wingspan ranging from 6 to 8 centimeters. Its closed forewings are characterized by a highly cryptic, pale gray or silvery-white coloration adorned with dark, jagged zig-zag lines that perfectly mimic tree bark. In stark contrast, the hindwings are a vivid, bright rosy-pink with a thick black band running parallel to the edge and a clean white fringe along the margin. Its body is robust and covered in dense, fuzzy gray hairs, while its underside shows a contrasting pattern of black and white bands.
ReichAnimaliaStammArthropodaKlasseInsectaOrdnungLepidopteraFamilieErebidaeGattungCatocala
Kategorie
InsektenSeltenheit
Common
Gefahr
1/5 · Sehr gering
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Interessante Fakten
The scientific species name concumbens translates from Latin to lying together, likely referring to how flatly the wings are held against tree trunks during rest.
To study this species, entomologists paint a sweet, fermented mixture of beer, molasses, and bananas onto tree trunks to lure the moths at night.
While resting, its bark-like forewings provide such perfect camouflage that the moth can remain completely undetected by predators in broad daylight.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Flash Coloration
Flashes its bright pink hindwings to startle and confuse potential predators when threatened.
Fähigkeit
Bark Crypsis
Possesses highly specialized forewing patterns that allow it to blend seamlessly into tree bark, making it nearly invisible when resting.
Fähigkeit
Scent Tracking
Utilizes highly sensitive chemical receptors in its antennae to locate fermenting sap and mates from long distances.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 3-4 cm
- Flügelspannweite
- 6-8 cm
- Gewicht
- 0.0001-0.0003 kg
- Lebenserwartung
- 1 Jahre
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- Gelegegröße
- 100-250
- Brutzeit
- 10-14 Tage
Ernährung und Fütterung
Caterpillars feed on the foliage of willow and poplar trees, while adult moths feed on sweet, liquid substances such as fermented tree sap and rotting fruit.
Altersunterschiede: Larvae (caterpillars) feed exclusively on foliage, whereas adults feed only on liquid sugars and do not consume leaves.
Hauptnahrung
- Willow leaves
- Poplar leaves
- Fermented tree sap
- Overripe fruit
Nahrungssuche
- Foraging
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
host plant
Black Willow
Salix nigra
Provides foliage as the primary food source for the caterpillar stage of the moth.
host plant
Trembling Aspen
Populus tremuloides
Serves as an alternative host tree for oviposition and larval feeding.
eaten by
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
Acts as a natural nocturnal predator that feeds on active adult moths.
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Sicherheit
Gefahr
1/5 · Sehr gering
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie identifiziert man Pink Underwing?
Der einfachste Weg, Pink Underwing zu bestimmen, ist die Verwendung der Naturführer-App Snappit.
Was ist der/die/das länge von Pink Underwing?
3-4 cm
Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Pink Underwing?
6-8 cm
Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Pink Underwing?
0.0001-0.0003 kg
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Pink Underwing?
1 Jahre
Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Pink Underwing?
15 km/h
Was frisst Pink Underwing?
Caterpillars feed on the foliage of willow and poplar trees, while adult moths feed on sweet, liquid substances such as fermented tree sap and rotting fruit.
Wo findet man Pink Underwing normalerweise?
Found in damp woodlands, river valleys, and suburban areas rich in willow and poplar trees.
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