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Rusty Tussock Moth

Orgyia antiqua

The Rusty Tussock Moth is a fuzzy, brown moth that loves to hide in trees. It has beautiful, colorful tufts on its back that make it look like it's wearing a fuzzy coat!

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Rusty Tussock Moth male has rusty orange-brown forewings distinctively marked with a white comma-shaped spot near the trailing edge. Its hindwings are dark brown, and its body is hairy. The female is plump, greyish-brown, and has greatly reduced, vestigial wings.

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Rusty Tussock Moth
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Rusty Tussock Moth

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Adult Rusty Tussock Moths have no mouthparts and don't eat at all!

Its caterpillars wear colorful tufts, making them look like tiny, walking paintbrushes!

Male moths fly during the day, which is unusual for most moths!

The female moth can't fly; she lays her eggs right where she emerged from her cocoon!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Pheromone Beacon

Rusty Tussock Moth females release powerful airborne scents that helps them attract mates from far away, even though they can't fly.

Habilidad

Daylight Dash

Male Rusty Tussock Moths can fly swiftly during the day because of their strong wings, helping them actively search for mates.

Habilidad

Sting-Proof Hairs

Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillars have barbed, irritating hairs that helps them deter predators from eating them.

Habilidad

Versatile Muncher

Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillars can eat leaves from many types of trees and shrubs, which helps them find food easily.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
25-35 mm
Tamaño
10-15 mm
Esperanza de vida
5-10 días
Velocidad de vuelo
7 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Caterpillars munch on various leaves, but adult moths don't eat at all!

Diferencias por edad: Larvae (caterpillars) are herbivorous; adults do not feed.

Alimentos principales

  • willow leaves
  • birch leaves
  • oak leaves
  • fruit tree leaves
  • conifer needles

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Blue Tit

Cyanistes caeruleus

Common bird preys on caterpillars.

depends on

Silver Birch

Betula pendula

Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

parasitizes

Ichneumonid Wasp

Hyposoter horticola

Lays eggs inside moth caterpillars.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Fuzzy MothRusty Tussock

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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If you see a fuzzy caterpillar, it's best to look but not touch, as some can be itchy.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Rusty Tussock Moth?

25-35 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Rusty Tussock Moth?

10-15 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Rusty Tussock Moth?

5-10 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Rusty Tussock Moth?

7 km/h

¿Qué come Rusty Tussock Moth?

Caterpillars munch on various leaves, but adult moths don't eat at all!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Rusty Tussock Moth?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Rusty Tussock Moth?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Rusty Tussock Moth?

6

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