




Cossus cossus
The Goat Moth is a big, furry moth that looks a bit like a fluffy goat! It has a unique, soft body and loves to fly around at night, making it special and fun to spot.
Hábitat: Forests
The Goat Moth is a large, sturdy moth with a mottled grey and brown appearance, often blending seamlessly with tree bark. Its forewings feature intricate dark lines and a pattern resembling cracked wood. Unlike many moths, it has a robust, thick body and relatively short antennae.





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Goat Moth caterpillars can live hidden inside trees for up to five whole years!
Some ancient Romans actually considered roasted Goat Moth caterpillars a yummy snack!
The caterpillars give off a strong smell, which is how the moth got its "Goat" name!
When it's time to transform, caterpillars make tough cocoons woven from wood fragments!
Goat Moth caterpillars can bore extensive tunnels deep into tree trunks because of their powerful mandibles that helps them create sheltered homes and access food.
Goat Moth caterpillars can emit a strong, unpleasant scent because of special glands that helps them deter potential predators.
Adult Goat Moths can survive for weeks without eating because they store all needed energy as a caterpillar that helps them focus only on mating.
Young Goat Moths munch on tree wood, while adults famously don't eat at all!
Diferencias por edad: Larvae bore into and feed on tree wood; adults have vestigial mouthparts and do not feed.
Salix alba
Larvae tunnel and feed on its wood.
Populus tremula
Caterpillars bore into the trunk and branches.
Quercus robur
A host tree for the wood-boring larvae.
Dendrocopos major
Preys on larvae hidden in tree trunks.
Myotis myotis
Adult moths are part of their diet.
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Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
70-100 mm
50-70 mm
1095-1825 días
Young Goat Moths munch on tree wood, while adults famously don't eat at all!
Forests
Foraging
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