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The Sallow

Xanthia icteritia

The Sallow is a small, colorful moth that flutters around at night. It has beautiful yellow and brown patterns on its wings, making it look like a tiny piece of art in nature.

Hábitat: Gardens, fields

Aspecto

The Sallow is a moth with bright yellow to orangey-yellow wings, often marked with reddish-brown wavy cross-lines and a distinct kidney-shaped spot. Its vibrant autumn colours help it blend in perfectly with changing leaves. This coloration makes it easily distinguishable from plainer moths.

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The Sallow
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The Sallow

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Datos interesantes

Adult Sallow moths fly in late summer and autumn, mostly after sunset.

Its name, "Sallow," comes from the willow trees its caterpillars absolutely love to eat!

Look for them near outdoor lights at night, especially during autumn.

When a Sallow caterpillar finishes eating, it wiggles deep into the ground to transform!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Nature's Cloak

The Sallow has bright yellow wings with reddish markings that help them blend perfectly with autumn leaves, hiding from hungry birds.

Habilidad

Leaf Architect

The Sallow caterpillar can roll up a leaf and secure it with silk, creating a cozy shelter to hide and eat safely inside.

Habilidad

Winter Sleeper

The Sallow can spend the whole winter as a pupa buried in the soil, safely sleeping until spring arrives.

Habilidad

Nectar Sipper

The Sallow has a long, straw-like proboscis that helps them reach deep inside flowers to sip their sweet nectar.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
30-40 mm
Tamaño
15-20 mm
Esperanza de vida
10-20 días
Velocidad de vuelo
5-15 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Caterpillars munch on tree leaves, while adult moths enjoy sipping sweet flower nectar.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae (caterpillars) eat leaves from sallow and willow trees. Adults feed on nectar from various autumn flowers.

Alimentos principales

  • sallow leaves
  • willow leaves
  • aspen leaves
  • autumn flower nectar

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Goat Willow

Salix caprea

Sallow caterpillars munch on its leaves for food.

eaten by

Aspen

Populus tremula

Its caterpillars also feed on the leaves of Aspen trees.

eaten by

Daubenton's Bat

Myotis daubentonii

This bat preys on adult Sallow moths while they fly at night.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Great tits will hunt and eat Sallow caterpillars.

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Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to observe them without touching.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de The Sallow?

30-40 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de The Sallow?

15-20 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de The Sallow?

10-20 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de The Sallow?

5-15 km/h

¿Qué come The Sallow?

Caterpillars munch on tree leaves, while adult moths enjoy sipping sweet flower nectar.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente The Sallow?

Gardens, fields

¿Cómo caza The Sallow?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de The Sallow?

6

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