




Mimas tiliae
The Lime Hawkmoth is a big, green caterpillar that turns into a beautiful moth! It has a unique shape and loves to munch on lime tree leaves.
Hábitat: Forests
The Lime Hawkmoth has striking lime green forewings marked with broad, irregular pinkish-brown bands. Its hindwings are a plainer pinkish-brown. This unique colour combination helps it stand out from other common moths.





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Adult moths don't eat, living off stored energy from their caterpillar days!
It spends winter underground as a pupa, transforming from caterpillar to moth!
Its caterpillar has a "horn" on its rear end, but it's harmless!
Its scientific name, Mimas tiliae, means it's the lime tree hawkmoth!
Lime Hawkmoth caterpillars have green bodies and a 'horn' that helps them mimic leaves perfectly to hide.
Adult Lime Hawkmoths can fly incredibly fast, helping them quickly find mates and escape danger in the dark.
It has a long, flexible proboscis that helps it reach nectar deep in flowers, aiding pollination.
Caterpillars eat tree leaves, while adult moths drink flower nectar.
Diferencias por edad: Caterpillars consume tree leaves, but adults only drink nectar or don't feed at all.
Tilia cordata
Caterpillars feast on its leaves for growth.
Myotis myotis
Nocturnal bats hunt adult moths at night.
Erithacus rubecula
Birds prey on caterpillars and pupae.

Syringa vulgaris
Adults visit flowers for nectar, spreading pollen.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Don't touch moths or caterpillars without asking an adult first.
60-80 mm
25-38 mm
7-14 días
25 km/h
Caterpillars eat tree leaves, while adult moths drink flower nectar.
Forests
Foraging
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