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Aurelia aurita

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Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Aurelia aurita is a delicate insect with a flattened, almost circular body that can appear translucent or pale blue. Its four large, iridescent wings are marked with subtle concentric rings, setting it apart from other flying insects. It possesses long, slender antennae.

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Aurelia aurita

Categoría

Invertebrate

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Even without a brain, Aurelia aurita can navigate long distances using Earth's magnetic field!

If threatened, this insect can squirt a glowing, harmless liquid to confuse attackers!

They lay their eggs in a special silk pouch, which then floats like a tiny boat!

This insect can 'smell' flowers from over a kilometer away using its super-sensitive antennae!

Habilidades especiales

Aurelia aurita can subtly shift its body coloration to match its surroundings, because of special skin cells that help them hide from predators.

Aurelia aurita has bio-luminescent patches on its wings that help them attract mates or warn off rivals in low light conditions.

Aurelia aurita can detect faint vibrations in the air using specialized hairs, that helps them sense approaching predators or prey.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 30-60 mm
Tamaño: 15-30 mm
Esperanza de vida: 60-120 días
Velocidad de vuelo: 15 km/h
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Aurelia aurita sips nectar from flowers and enjoys juicy aphids, keeping plants healthy.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae feed on decaying plant matter, while adults prefer nectar and small insects.

Alimentos principales

flower nectar
tree sap
aphids
pollen

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Helps reproduce by carrying pollen.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Provides a food source for birds.

hunts

Black Bean Aphid

Aphis fabae

Preys on these common garden pests.

Rasgos

Solitario

Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.

Colorido

Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.

Filtrador

Los filtradores obtienen nutrientes filtrando partículas de alimentos suspendidos y pequeños organismos del agua.

Costero

Los hábitats costeros son entornos dinámicos situados a lo largo de la interfaz entre la tierra y el mar, influenciados por las mareas, las olas y el agua salada.