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Small Yellow Underwing

Panemeria tenebrata

The Small Yellow Underwing is a pretty little moth with bright yellow wings. It loves to fly around gardens and fields, especially at night when it comes out to play!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Small Yellow Underwing has dull brownish-grey forewings that might seem plain, but reveal bright, contrasting yellow hindwings with a distinctive black border when in flight. This striking flash of color is a key identifying feature, giving it its name.

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Small Yellow Underwing
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Small Yellow Underwing

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Datos interesantes

Adult moths are nocturnal, meaning they flutter around only after the sun sets.

Its caterpillars spend winter underground, waiting for spring to emerge!

Some moths can taste with their feet to find the perfect yummy plants!

This moth's plain outer wings help it disappear against tree bark during the day.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Flash of Surprise

Small Yellow Underwing can suddenly reveal its bright yellow hindwings to startle predators, giving it a chance to escape quickly.

Habilidad

Night Navigator

Small Yellow Underwing has sensitive antennae that help them detect faint chemical trails from potential mates and food sources in the dark.

Habilidad

Hidden Feeder

Small Yellow Underwing caterpillars have powerful mandibles that allow them to munch through tough plant stems and leaves unnoticed.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
20-25 mm
Tamaño
8-12 mm
Esperanza de vida
10-20 días
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

This moth sips nectar from flowers, while its caterpillars munch on various plants.

Diferencias por edad: Adult moths drink nectar, but caterpillars eat plant leaves and stems.

Alimentos principales

  • nectar
  • grass
  • dandelion
  • dock
  • clover

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Common Pipistrelle Bat

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

Bats hunt adult moths at night using echolocation.

eats

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Caterpillars feed on its leaves and roots.

eats

White Clover

Trifolium repens

Its leaves are a common food for the caterpillars.

eats

Garden Wolf Spider

Pardosa amentata

Spiders can ambush caterpillars and adult moths.

Rasgos

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Seguridad

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Moths are usually safe to watch, but don't touch them as they can be delicate.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Small Yellow Underwing?

20-25 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Small Yellow Underwing?

8-12 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Small Yellow Underwing?

10-20 días

¿Qué come Small Yellow Underwing?

This moth sips nectar from flowers, while its caterpillars munch on various plants.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Small Yellow Underwing?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Small Yellow Underwing?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Small Yellow Underwing?

6

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