




Acronicta aceris
The Sycamore Moth is a fluffy, grayish-brown moth that loves to rest on tree trunks. Its caterpillars are bright green and can be found munching on sycamore leaves. They are fun to spot in nature!
Hábitat: Forests
The Sycamore Moth has greyish-brown forewings streaked with black and a distinctive pale patch near its body. Its hindwings are plain white, and its body is covered in short grey fur. This coloration helps it blend with tree bark.





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Adult Sycamore Moths have no mouthparts, so they cannot eat anything at all!
It's named for the sycamore tree, whose leaves its hungry caterpillars munch on.
Its caterpillar is shockingly bright yellow, covered in fluffy white and orange hairs!
The caterpillar's long, stiff hairs can cause skin irritation if touched!
Sycamore Moth caterpillars are brightly colored because of their startling yellow and orange hues, which warns predators they might be distasteful.
Sycamore Moth adults have camouflaged wings that help them blend seamlessly with tree bark, making them hard for predators to spot.
Sycamore Moth caterpillars have stiff, spiky hairs that can irritate a predator's skin, helping them defend against attacks.
Sycamore Moth larvae munch on tree leaves, but the adults don't eat anything at all!
Diferencias por edad: Larvae are herbivores, feeding on tree leaves. Adults do not feed during their short lifespan.
Acer pseudoplatanus
Larvae depend on its leaves for food.
Platanus acerifolia
Its caterpillars munch on these common tree leaves.
Quercus robur
Caterpillars also feed on oak tree leaves.
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Parus major
Young birds hunt and feed on its caterpillars.
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35-45 mm
15-20 mm
7-14 días
5-10 km/h
Sycamore Moth larvae munch on tree leaves, but the adults don't eat anything at all!
Forests
Foraging
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