Cinnabar moth

Tyria jacobaeae

The Cinnabar moth is a colorful insect with bright red and black wings. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often seen in gardens during the summer.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Cinnabar moth has striking black forewings marked with a vibrant red stripe along the leading edge and two distinct red spots. Its hindwings are brilliant scarlet red with a black border. This bold, contrasting coloration makes it easily recognizable and different from most other moths.

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Cinnabar moth

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Female moths lay hundreds of tiny yellow eggs on the underside of leaves!

Its vibrant red color comes from pigments absorbed from the plants it eats!

Their striking yellow and black striped caterpillars are often seen feeding in groups!

This moth helps control ragwort, a weed harmful to livestock!

Habilidades especiales

Cinnabar moth has a toxic shield because they eat poisonous plants, protecting them from predators.

Cinnabar moth has bright red wings that warn predators they are toxic, keeping them safe.

Cinnabar moth can fly during the day because it helps them find food and mates in sunshine.

Cinnabar moth larvae can eat harmful ragwort because it helps control this invasive plant.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 32-42 mm
Tamaño: 15-20 mm
Esperanza de vida: 10-20 días
Velocidad de vuelo: 5-10 km/h
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on poisonous plants like ragwort.

Diferencias por edad: Caterpillars eat toxic leaves; adults drink flower nectar.

Alimentos principales

Ragwort leaves (Jacobaea vulgaris)
Groundsel leaves (Senecio vulgaris)
Thistle nectar (Cirsium spp.)
Knapweed nectar (Centaurea spp.)

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Common Ragwort

Jacobaea vulgaris

Caterpillars consume its leaves.

pollinates

Creeping Thistle

Cirsium arvense

Adults transfer pollen while feeding.

pollinates

Black Knapweed

Centaurea nigra

Moths visit flowers for nectar.

Rasgos

Aéreo

Las criaturas aéreas pasan una parte importante de su vida en el aire, utilizando el vuelo para diversas actividades como la caza, la migración o la anidación.