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Western Catoptria

Catoptria oregonicus

The Western Catoptria is a small, colorful moth that flutters around in grasslands. It has beautiful patterns on its wings that help it blend in with the flowers and grasses.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Western Catoptria is a small moth with shimmering golden-brown forewings streaked by metallic silver or white lines and a distinctive dark dash near the wing tip. Its hindwings are a plain, light brownish-gray. This intricate pattern allows it to blend seamlessly into dry grasses and sun-dappled foliage.

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Western Catoptria
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Western Catoptria

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Baby Western Catoptria moths, called larvae, munch on grass roots underground.

Its scientific name, 'oregonicus,' means 'from Oregon,' where it was first discovered!

This moth belongs to a family called 'grass-veneers' because of how well they hide in grassy areas.

Though a moth, it flies mostly in bright sunshine, often darting quickly between plants!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Grass Camouflage

Western Catoptria has intricately patterned wings that helps them vanish among dry grasses, making it super hard for predators to spot.

Habilidad

Nectar Finder

Western Catoptria can use its long proboscis to sip nectar from tiny flowers, fueling its flight and helping plants pollinate.

Habilidad

Sunlight Seeker

Western Catoptria is active during the day because it has adapted to feed and fly when the sun is out, unlike most moths.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
20-28 mm
Tamaño
10-14 mm
Esperanza de vida
10-21 días
Velocidad de vuelo
5 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Adults enjoy flower nectar, while their larvae are busy eating the roots and stems of grasses.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae consume grass roots and stems, while adults feed exclusively on flower nectar.

Alimentos principales

  • flower nectar
  • grass roots
  • grass stems

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Kentucky bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Larvae feed on the roots and stems.

pollinates

Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Adults visit flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Birds may prey on adult moths.

eaten by

Six-spotted Orbweaver

Araniella displicata

Spiders may catch moths in webs.

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Moths are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Western Catoptria?

20-28 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Western Catoptria?

10-14 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Western Catoptria?

10-21 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Western Catoptria?

5 km/h

¿Qué come Western Catoptria?

Adults enjoy flower nectar, while their larvae are busy eating the roots and stems of grasses.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Western Catoptria?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Western Catoptria?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Western Catoptria?

6

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