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Mylitta Crescent
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Mylitta Crescent
phyciodes mylitta
The Mylitta Crescent butterfly has beautiful orange and black patterns on its wings. It loves to flutter around flowers, sipping sweet nectar!
Habitat: Meadows, open fields, and gardens.
Appearance
The Mylitta Crescent is a small butterfly with rich orange-brown upper wings, featuring dark borders and intricate black markings. Its underside displays a unique pale yellowish-orange patch on the hindwing, often with a distinctive silvery or pearly crescent-shaped spot.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusEresia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its caterpillars are super picky eaters, only munching on thistle leaves!
The 'crescent' in its name comes from a tiny, moon-shaped mark on its underwing!
These speedy little butterflies help flowers grow by carrying tiny pollen grains!
You might spot them fluttering in sunny fields, even high up in the mountains!
Special abilities
Ability
Camouflage Wings
Mylitta Crescent has patterned undersides that help them blend into foliage when resting, protecting them from predators.
Ability
Host Plant Finder
Mylitta Crescent can detect specific thistle host plants by smell, ensuring their caterpillars have the right food to grow.
Ability
Sunshine Soaker
Mylitta Crescent has dark wing scales that absorb sunlight, giving them energy to fly on cool days.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-40 mm
- Size
- 15-20 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-18 days
- Flight Speed
- 15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip nectar from various flowers, while caterpillars feast exclusively on thistle plants.
Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat thistle leaves, while adults drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Thistle leaves
- Aster nectar
- Clover nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Spear Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Larvae feed exclusively on its leaves for survival and growth.
eats
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Birds like jays may prey on adult butterflies and their caterpillars.
pollinates
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New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Adults visit aster flowers for nectar, helping in their reproduction.
hunts
Western Yellowjacket
Vespula pensylvanica
Wasps may hunt and feed on Mylitta Crescent caterpillars as prey.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
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.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Crescent ButterflyMylitta ButterflyOrange Crescent
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mylitta Crescent's wingspan?
30-40 mm
How big is Mylitta Crescent?
15-20 mm
How long does Mylitta Crescent live?
10-18 days
How fast can Mylitta Crescent fly?
15 km/h
What does Mylitta Crescent eat?
Adults sip nectar from various flowers, while caterpillars feast exclusively on thistle plants.
Where is Mylitta Crescent usually found?
Meadows, open fields, and gardens.
How does Mylitta Crescent hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Mylitta Crescent have?
6
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