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Silver-spotted Tiger Moth

Lophocampa argentata

The Silver-spotted Tiger Moth is a beautiful insect with soft, furry wings. It has silver spots that make it look like it's wearing a fancy coat. These moths are often seen flying at night and are attracted to lights.

Lebensraum: Urban areas, Gardens, Forests

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The Silver-spotted Tiger Moth has bright yellow forewings covered in irregular black spots and striking, metallic silver-white patches. Its body is yellow with black dots, and its hindwings are a plain, light yellow. This combination of bold colors makes it stand out.

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Silver-spotted Tiger Moth
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Silver-spotted Tiger Moth

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Adult Silver-spotted Tiger Moths have no mouthparts and don't eat at all!

Its 'woolly bear' caterpillar can survive freezing by making natural antifreeze!

The dazzling silver spots on its wings aren't just pretty, they actually shimmer like metal!

When threatened, its hairy caterpillar can roll into a tight ball for protection!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Fuzzy Armor

Silver-spotted Tiger Moth caterpillars have spiky hairs that make them prickly and unappetizing to most predators.

Fähigkeit

Spotlight Shimmer

The adult moth has metallic silver spots on its wings that can flash in light, possibly confusing predators.

Fähigkeit

Stored Energy Flight

Silver-spotted Tiger Moths can fly without eating because they store all their energy as caterpillars.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
30-40 mm
Größe
15-20 mm
Lebenserwartung
7-14 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Caterpillars munch on conifer needles, while adult moths don't eat at all!

Altersunterschiede: Caterpillars feed on conifer needles; adults do not feed.

Hauptnahrung

  • Douglas-fir needles
  • Western Hemlock needles
  • Spruce needles
  • Pine needles

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Caterpillars feed on its needles.

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Bats are nocturnal predators of moths.

parasitizes

Tachinid fly

Phorocera rusti

Its larvae develop inside the moth caterpillar.

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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 Silver-spotted Tiger Moth?

30-40 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Silver-spotted Tiger Moth?

15-20 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Silver-spotted Tiger Moth?

7-14 Tage

Was frisst Silver-spotted Tiger Moth?

Caterpillars munch on conifer needles, while adult moths don't eat at all!

Wo findet man Silver-spotted Tiger Moth normalerweise?

Urban areas, Gardens, Forests

Wie jagt Silver-spotted Tiger Moth?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Silver-spotted Tiger Moth?

6

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