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Lithophane dilatocula

Lithophane dilatocula

The Lithophane dilatocula is a special moth that can blend in with its surroundings. It has beautiful patterns on its wings that help it hide from predators during the day.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Lithophane dilatocula has mottled grey-brown forewings with cryptic patterns, closely resembling tree bark, making it difficult to spot. Its hindwings are a paler grey. This moth's elongated, narrow forewings distinguish it from similar species.

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Lithophane dilatocula
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Lithophane dilatocula

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Common

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Adult Lithophane dilatocula moths can live for many months, even through the winter!

Before they are moths, these insects munch on tree leaves as caterpillars!

Its scientific name, 'dilatocula,' means 'wide eye,' referring to a subtle wing marking.

This moth sips flower nectar using a long, straw-like tongue called a proboscis!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Camouflage Cloak

Lithophane dilatocula has intricate wing patterns that help them blend perfectly with tree bark, making them almost invisible to predators.

Habilidad

Winter Sleeper

Lithophane dilatocula can survive freezing winters as an adult moth by entering a dormant state, emerging when spring arrives.

Habilidad

Nectar Sipper

Lithophane dilatocula has a long proboscis to reach deep nectar in flowers, providing them with essential energy for flight.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
35-45 mm
Tamaño
15-22 mm
Esperanza de vida
180-270 días
Velocidad de vuelo
15 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Adult moths drink flower nectar; caterpillars munch on tree leaves.

Diferencias por edad: As caterpillars, they eat tree leaves; as adult moths, they drink nectar.

Alimentos principales

  • flower nectar
  • oak leaves
  • maple leaves
  • birch leaves

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

A common bird predator.

eats

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Hunts adult moths at night.

depends on

Red Oak

Quercus rubra

Larvae feed on its leaves.

depends on

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum

Larvae also eat its leaves.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Pinion Moth

Colecciones

Seguridad

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Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to observe them without touching.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Lithophane dilatocula?

35-45 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Lithophane dilatocula?

15-22 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Lithophane dilatocula?

180-270 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Lithophane dilatocula?

15 km/h

¿Qué come Lithophane dilatocula?

Adult moths drink flower nectar; caterpillars munch on tree leaves.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Lithophane dilatocula?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Lithophane dilatocula?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Lithophane dilatocula?

6

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