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Clay Triple-Lines
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Clay Triple-Lines
Cyclophora linearia
The Clay Triple-Lines is a special moth with beautiful brown and cream stripes. It loves to hide in gardens and fields during the day and comes out at night to fly around lights.
Habitat: Gardens and fields
Appearance
The Clay Triple-Lines is a small, delicate moth with pale, sandy-brown wings marked by three faint, wavy darker lines across each forewing. Its hindwings are similarly colored with fewer, less distinct markings, giving it a subtly striped appearance that helps it blend into its surroundings.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyGeometridaeGenusCyclophora
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Female Clay Triple-Lines moths lay tiny eggs that are smaller than a pinhead!
Its caterpillars cleverly disguise themselves as twigs to hide from hungry birds!
Some scientists think its name comes from the clay-like color of its wings!
These moths are often attracted to porch lights, making them easy to spot at night!
Special abilities
Ability
Natural Camouflage
Clay Triple-Lines can perfectly blend into tree bark or dead leaves because its sandy-brown wings and wavy lines mimic natural textures.
Ability
Nocturnal Navigation
Clay Triple-Lines has excellent night vision that helps them navigate in darkness to find flowers and mates, avoiding predators.
Ability
Rapid Generations
Clay Triple-Lines can have multiple generations annually because its caterpillars develop fast, allowing rapid reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-30 mm
- Size
- 10-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
As caterpillars, they munch on leaves; as adults, they sip nectar from flowers.
Age differences: Caterpillars chew plant leaves, while adult moths feed only on flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Silver Birch leaves
- Common Alder leaves
- Willow leaves
- Aspen leaves
- flower nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
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Great Tit
Parus major
Birds often catch moths flying at dusk or resting.
eaten by
Common Pipistrelle
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Bats use echolocation to hunt moths in flight.
eats
Silver Birch
Betula pendula
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this common tree.
pollinates
Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Adult moths visit its flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
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 gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Triple-Lines's wingspan?
25-30 mm
How big is Clay Triple-Lines?
10-15 mm
How long does Clay Triple-Lines live?
10-20 days
How fast can Clay Triple-Lines fly?
8 km/h
What does Clay Triple-Lines eat?
As caterpillars, they munch on leaves; as adults, they sip nectar from flowers.
Where is Clay Triple-Lines usually found?
Gardens and fields
How does Clay Triple-Lines hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Clay Triple-Lines have?
6
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