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Red-green Carpet

Chloroclysta siterata

The Red-green Carpet is a colorful moth that loves to hide among leaves. Its bright colors help it blend in with nature, making it a fun find for little explorers!

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Red-green Carpet moth has striking forewings mottled with patches of green, reddish-brown, and grey, often featuring wavy dark cross-lines and a central black spot. Its hindwings are usually paler grey, giving it a distinct camouflage when resting on bark or leaves.

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Red-green Carpet
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Red-green Carpet

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Common

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Datos interesantes

Despite its name, some Red-green Carpets are mostly reddish or entirely green!

Its name comes from the amazing patterns on its wings, like a tiny woven rug!

The caterpillar of this moth can change what it eats as it grows older!

This moth loves chilly weather and often flies on frosty nights in autumn!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Night Navigator

Red-green Carpet can fly actively in the dark because of its specialized nocturnal vision, helping it find food and mates.

Habilidad

Twig Mimic

Red-green Carpet caterpillars can freeze and stiffen their bodies, making them look exactly like small twigs to fool predators.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
28-32 mm
Tamaño
10-14 mm
Esperanza de vida
10-30 días
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Adult moths sip nectar from flowers, while their hungry caterpillars feast on various tree leaves.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae consume leaves, while adult moths feed on flower nectar.

Alimentos principales

  • Birch leaves
  • Rowan leaves
  • Hawthorn leaves
  • Cherry leaves
  • Ivy nectar

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

depends on

Silver Birch

Betula pendula

Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of birch trees.

eats

Natterer's Bat

Myotis nattereri

Nocturnal bats hunt adult moths while they are flying at night.

eats

Great Tit

Parus major

Birds, like tits, prey on the caterpillars and adult moths.

pollinates

Common Ivy

Hedera helix

Adult moths visit ivy flowers for nectar, helping spread pollen.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Red-green Carpet?

28-32 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Red-green Carpet?

10-14 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Red-green Carpet?

10-30 días

¿Qué come Red-green Carpet?

Adult moths sip nectar from flowers, while their hungry caterpillars feast on various tree leaves.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Red-green Carpet?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Red-green Carpet?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Red-green Carpet?

6

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