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Green Cloverworm Moth
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Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
The Green Cloverworm Moth is a small, green moth that loves to hide among plants. It has a soft, fuzzy body and is often found in gardens and fields, making it a fun little friend to discover!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Green Cloverworm Moth has a mottled gray-brown body with wavy lines and sometimes a pale streak across its forewings. Its drab coloring helps it blend perfectly with dried leaves and plant stems, making it hard to spot in its environment.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyErebidaeGenusHypena
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult Green Cloverworm Moths don't have teeth; they drink all their meals through a special straw!
If you see them wiggling in a zig-zag, they're probably trying to escape a hungry bird!
Its caterpillar form is a tiny munching machine, often found happily eating clover leaves!
These moths are amazing travelers, sometimes flying hundreds of miles like little feathered airplanes!
Special abilities
Ability
Master of Disguise
Green Cloverworm Moth can blend seamlessly with plants and dirt because of its drab, mottled wings that help them hide from predators.
Ability
Long-Distance Flyer
Green Cloverworm Moth can travel hundreds of miles because of its strong wings that help them migrate to new food sources.
Ability
Nectar Sipper
Green Cloverworm Moth has a straw-like proboscis that helps them drink sweet nectar from flowers and other plant liquids.
Ability
Night Navigator
Green Cloverworm Moth has feathered antennae that help them smell distant flower nectar and find mates in the dark.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-35 mm
- Size
- 10-14 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip nectar; caterpillars munch on clover and other legumes.
Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat plant leaves; adults drink nectar and other plant fluids.
Primary Foods
- clover leaves
- alfalfa leaves
- soybean leaves
- flower nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Caterpillars feed on the leaves of this common plant.
eats
Soybean
Glycine max
Caterpillars are a known agricultural pest on soybean crops.
eaten by
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
Nocturnal moths provide an important food source for bats.
parasitizes
Cloverworm Parasitoid Wasp
Hyposoter exiguae
Wasp larvae develop inside the living caterpillar host.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
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.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch insects, as some may be delicate or have special needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Cloverworm Moth's wingspan?
25-35 mm
How big is Green Cloverworm Moth?
10-14 mm
How long does Green Cloverworm Moth live?
10-20 days
What does Green Cloverworm Moth eat?
Adults sip nectar; caterpillars munch on clover and other legumes.
Where is Green Cloverworm Moth usually found?
Grasslands
How does Green Cloverworm Moth hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Green Cloverworm Moth have?
6
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