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Sycamore Moth

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

Aspecto

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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Sycamore Moth
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Sycamore Moth

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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!

Habilidades especiales

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Warning Appearance

Sycamore Moth caterpillars are brightly colored because of their startling yellow and orange hues, which warns predators they might be distasteful.

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Disguise Master

Sycamore Moth adults have camouflaged wings that help them blend seamlessly with tree bark, making them hard for predators to spot.

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Irritating Hairs

Sycamore Moth caterpillars have stiff, spiky hairs that can irritate a predator's skin, helping them defend against attacks.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
35-45 mm
Tamaño
15-20 mm
Esperanza de vida
7-14 días
Velocidad de vuelo
5-10 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

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.

Alimentos principales

  • Sycamore leaves
  • Horse Chestnut leaves
  • Maple leaves
  • Oak leaves
  • Willow leaves

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Sycamore Maple

Acer pseudoplatanus

Larvae depend on its leaves for food.

eats

London Plane Tree

Platanus acerifolia

Its caterpillars munch on these common tree leaves.

eats

English Oak

Quercus robur

Caterpillars also feed on oak tree leaves.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Young birds hunt and feed on its caterpillars.

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Always look but don't touch insects, as some might be delicate or have tiny hairs that can irritate skin.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Sycamore Moth?

35-45 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Sycamore Moth?

15-20 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Sycamore Moth?

7-14 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Sycamore Moth?

5-10 km/h

¿Qué come Sycamore Moth?

Sycamore Moth larvae munch on tree leaves, but the adults don't eat anything at all!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Sycamore Moth?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Sycamore Moth?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Sycamore Moth?

6

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