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Square-spot Rustic

Xestia xanthographa

The Square-spot Rustic is a special moth with a unique square-shaped mark on its wings. It loves to fly around during the night and can be found in gardens and fields.

Lebensraum: Gardens and fields

Aussehen

The Square-spot Rustic has forewings that vary from pale yellow-brown to dark reddish-brown, often with a prominent, darker square-shaped spot near the center of each. Its hindwings are typically greyish-brown, lacking distinct patterns.

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Square-spot Rustic
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Square-spot Rustic

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Caterpillars of this moth are tiny plant munchers that hide near the ground.

Its scientific name, 'xanthographa', hints at its 'yellow writing' markings!

One of Europe's most common moths, fluttering through gardens everywhere!

This moth loves garden lights, making it easy to spot on warm nights.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Stealth Camouflage

Square-spot Rustic has mottled wings and a square spot that helps them blend with tree bark, hiding from predators.

Fähigkeit

Night Navigator

Square-spot Rustic can navigate and find flowers in darkness because its sensitive antennae detect subtle scent trails.

Fähigkeit

Winter Survivor

Square-spot Rustic can survive cold winters as a caterpillar because its body slows metabolism, remaining dormant.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
35-42 mm
Größe
12-18 mm
Lebenserwartung
14-21 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
10 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on various low-growing plants.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae feed on plants, while adults drink nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • nectar
  • grasses
  • dandelion
  • plantain

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Greater mouse-eared bat

Myotis myotis

Hunted at night while flying.

eaten by

European robin

Erithacus rubecula

Eats moths resting during the day.

pollinates

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

Adults visit flowers for nectar.

depends on

Greater plantain

Plantago major

Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Square-spot Rustic?

35-42 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Square-spot Rustic?

12-18 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Square-spot Rustic?

14-21 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Square-spot Rustic?

10 km/h

Was frisst Square-spot Rustic?

Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on various low-growing plants.

Wo findet man Square-spot Rustic normalerweise?

Gardens and fields

Wie jagt Square-spot Rustic?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Square-spot Rustic?

6

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