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Small Magpie

Anania hortulata

The Small Magpie is a colorful moth with beautiful patterns on its wings. It flutters around gardens and fields, bringing joy to those who spot it!

Lebensraum: Urban areas

Aussehen

The Small Magpie moth has distinct creamy-white wings boldly marked with irregular black blotches and bands. Its body is also white with black markings, creating a striking checkerboard appearance. This pattern makes it easily recognizable among other small moths.

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Small Magpie
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Small Magpie

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Small Magpie moths are caterpillars that munch on nettle leaves, transforming completely!

Even though it's called a 'magpie,' it's a moth, not a bird, and it's tiny!

Its scientific name, 'hortulata,' means 'of the garden,' as it loves garden plants!

This moth often rests with its wings spread flat, showcasing its striking checkerboard pattern!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Pattern Play

Small Magpie has striking black and white wings that help it camouflage against patterned foliage or warn potential predators.

Fähigkeit

Scent Seeker

Small Magpie can detect tiny scent molecules using its antennae, which helps it find mates or suitable plants for its caterpillars.

Fähigkeit

Nectar Sip

Small Magpie has a long, coiled proboscis that allows it to drink nectar deeply from flowers, providing essential energy for flight.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
20-28 mm
Größe
10-14 mm
Lebenserwartung
14-25 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
5-8 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Adult Small Magpies drink flower nectar; caterpillars eat various plant leaves, especially nettles.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae consume plant leaves, while adults feed on flower nectar for energy.

Hauptnahrung

  • nectar
  • nettle leaves
  • mint leaves
  • oregano leaves

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Don't touch moths, as they can be delicate and easily hurt.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Small Magpie?

20-28 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Small Magpie?

10-14 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Small Magpie?

14-25 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Small Magpie?

5-8 km/h

Was frisst Small Magpie?

Adult Small Magpies drink flower nectar; caterpillars eat various plant leaves, especially nettles.

Wo findet man Small Magpie normalerweise?

Urban areas

Wie jagt Small Magpie?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Small Magpie?

6

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