Long-legged Tabby
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Long-legged Tabby
Synaphe punctalis
The Long-legged Tabby is a small, colorful moth with long legs. It flutters around gardens and fields, bringing joy with its beautiful patterns and gentle movements.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Long-legged Tabby is a slender moth with a sandy yellow to light brown body, distinctly marked with several dark brown or black spots and wavy lines across its wings. Its prominent, unusually long, spindly legs, often striped, give it a distinctive appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyPyralidaeGenusSynaphe
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If you see one, it might be mistaken for a dead leaf thanks to its amazing disguise!
Long-legged Tabbies can be found in many European countries, often near woodlands!
Their caterpillars are super picky eaters, munching only on mosses and lichens!
These moths are nocturnal, meaning they flutter about only after the sun goes down!
Special abilities
Ability
Camouflage Master
Long-legged Tabby can disappear into its surroundings because of its mottled wing patterns that mimic dried leaves and tree bark, helping them hide.
Ability
Silken Architect
Long-legged Tabby caterpillars can construct silken tubes because they produce strong silk, helping them create safe feeding shelters in mosses.
Ability
Superior Balance
Long-legged Tabby has extra-long legs that help them balance on uneven surfaces and navigate dense vegetation more effectively.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 18-28 mm
- Size
- 8-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 7-14 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Larvae munch on moss and lichens, while adults sip nectar from flowers.
Age differences: Larvae consume mosses and lichens, but adults feed on flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Mosses
- Lichens
- Flower Nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Cypress-leaved Plaitmoss
Hypnum cupressiforme
Larvae feed on its leaves and stems.
eaten by
Greater Mouse-eared Bat
Myotis myotis
Nocturnal adults are hunted by these echolocating predators.
eaten by
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Great Tit
Parus major
Bird species that preys on larvae and adult moths.
pollinates
Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Adult moths visit flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.
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.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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
Don't touch moths; just watch them flutter around!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long-legged Tabby's wingspan?
18-28 mm
How big is Long-legged Tabby?
8-15 mm
How long does Long-legged Tabby live?
7-14 days
How fast can Long-legged Tabby fly?
8 km/h
What does Long-legged Tabby eat?
Larvae munch on moss and lichens, while adults sip nectar from flowers.
Where is Long-legged Tabby usually found?
Urban areas
How does Long-legged Tabby hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Long-legged Tabby have?
6
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