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Western Catoptria

Catoptria oregonicus

The Western Catoptria is a small, colorful moth that flutters around in grasslands. It has beautiful patterns on its wings that help it blend in with the flowers and grasses.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Western Catoptria is a small moth with shimmering golden-brown forewings streaked by metallic silver or white lines and a distinctive dark dash near the wing tip. Its hindwings are a plain, light brownish-gray. This intricate pattern allows it to blend seamlessly into dry grasses and sun-dappled foliage.

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Western Catoptria
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Western Catoptria

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Western Catoptria moths, called larvae, munch on grass roots underground.

Its scientific name, 'oregonicus,' means 'from Oregon,' where it was first discovered!

This moth belongs to a family called 'grass-veneers' because of how well they hide in grassy areas.

Though a moth, it flies mostly in bright sunshine, often darting quickly between plants!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Grass Camouflage

Western Catoptria has intricately patterned wings that helps them vanish among dry grasses, making it super hard for predators to spot.

Fähigkeit

Nectar Finder

Western Catoptria can use its long proboscis to sip nectar from tiny flowers, fueling its flight and helping plants pollinate.

Fähigkeit

Sunlight Seeker

Western Catoptria is active during the day because it has adapted to feed and fly when the sun is out, unlike most moths.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
20-28 mm
Größe
10-14 mm
Lebenserwartung
10-21 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
5 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Adults enjoy flower nectar, while their larvae are busy eating the roots and stems of grasses.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae consume grass roots and stems, while adults feed exclusively on flower nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • flower nectar
  • grass roots
  • grass stems

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Kentucky bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Larvae feed on the roots and stems.

pollinates

Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Adults visit flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Birds may prey on adult moths.

eaten by

Six-spotted Orbweaver

Araniella displicata

Spiders may catch moths in webs.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Moths are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Western Catoptria?

20-28 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Western Catoptria?

10-14 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Western Catoptria?

10-21 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Western Catoptria?

5 km/h

Was frisst Western Catoptria?

Adults enjoy flower nectar, while their larvae are busy eating the roots and stems of grasses.

Wo findet man Western Catoptria normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Western Catoptria?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Western Catoptria?

6

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