# 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. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Bloxworth Snout](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Hypena_%28Hypena%29_obsitalis._-_Flickr_-_gailhampshire.jpg&width=800) Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hypena_%28Hypena%29_obsitalis._-_Flickr_-_gailhampshire.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Lepidoptera - **Family:** Erebidae - **Genus:** Hypena ## 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 - **Master of Disguise:** Bloxworth Snout can camouflage perfectly because its mottled brown wings mimic dead leaves and tree bark to hide. - **Nectar Siphon:** Bloxworth Snout has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar from deep inside various flowers. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-robin) (*Erithacus rubecula*) — Birds prey on adult moths. - **Pollinates:** Lavender (*Lavandula angustifolia*) — Moths visit flowers for nectar. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Miniature](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/miniature): Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## 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 ### How to identify Bloxworth Snout? Compare resting wing shape, forewing markings, antennae and body build. Small brown moths can hinge on fine details a phone photo can't always catch. Moth Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Bloxworth Snout: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/bloxworth-snout)