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Bloxworth Snout
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Bloxworth Snout
Hypena obsitalis
The Bloxworth Snout is a small, unique moth with a special snout-like mouthpart. It loves to flutter around gardens and fields, making it a delightful sight for nature lovers.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Bloxworth Snout has dull brown wings with wavy lines and darker patches, perfect for blending in. Its most distinctive feature is the prominent pair of upward-curving palps, forming a 'snout' that sets it apart. These palps are often lighter brown or speckled.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyErebidaeGenusHypena
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult Bloxworth Snouts can spend the whole winter hiding, waiting for spring!
Baby Bloxworth Snouts love to munch on stinging nettle plants!
It can look exactly like a curled-up dead leaf, even its little legs!
Its super long 'snout' isn't a nose, but special feelers for tasting!
Special abilities
Ability
Master of Disguise
Bloxworth Snout can camouflage perfectly because its mottled brown wings mimic dead leaves and tree bark to hide.
Ability
Nectar Siphon
Bloxworth Snout has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar from deep inside various flowers.
Ability
Chemical Detector
Bloxworth Snout has long, fuzzy palps that help them taste and smell their surroundings to find food at night.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 26-30 mm
- Size
- 10-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Caterpillars munch on plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.
Age differences: Caterpillars eat plant leaves, adults drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Urtica dioica
- nectar from various flowers
- Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
Larvae feed on its leaves.
eaten by
Common Pipistrelle Bat
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Moths are a food source for bats.
eaten by
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Birds prey on adult moths.
pollinates
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Moths visit flowers for nectar.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are generally safe to observe, but don't touch them as they can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloxworth Snout's wingspan?
26-30 mm
How big is Bloxworth Snout?
10-15 mm
How long does Bloxworth Snout live?
10-20 days
How fast can Bloxworth Snout fly?
8 km/h
What does Bloxworth Snout eat?
Caterpillars munch on plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.
Where is Bloxworth Snout usually found?
Grasslands
How does Bloxworth Snout hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Bloxworth Snout have?
6
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