ExploreInsects

Orange Swift

Triodia sylvina

The Orange Swift is a bright and colorful butterfly that flutters around in sunny places. Its beautiful orange wings make it easy to spot as it dances from flower to flower.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Orange Swift is a medium-sized moth notable for its bright orange forewings, often marked with distinctive silvery-white streaks or blotches. Its hindwings are typically a duller orange or brownish hue. This striking color pattern makes it easily distinguishable from most other moths.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHepialidaeGenusTriodia
Orange Swift
colorful trait badgegrassland trait badgeherbivorous trait badgepollinator_magnet trait badge
Orange Swift

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

Be the first to snap!

Interesting facts

Did you know its caterpillar lives hidden underground for up to two years before transforming?

Male Orange Swifts perform a special 'lek' flight display to attract females!

Their vibrant orange and silver wings make them look like tiny, flying jewels at dusk!

Unlike many moths, the Orange Swift is often seen flying rapidly during twilight hours!

Special abilities

Ability

Root Hideout

Orange Swift larvae can live safely hidden underground for up to two years, feeding on plant roots because of their subterranean lifestyle.

Ability

Dusk Navigator

Orange Swifts can expertly navigate and find nectar-rich flowers at dusk, using their keen senses to locate food sources in low light.

Ability

Swift Evasion

The Orange Swift has an incredibly fast and erratic flight pattern that helps them dodge predators and escape danger quickly.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
28-44 mm
Size
15-25 mm
Lifespan
372-744 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Larvae eat plant roots underground, while adult moths enjoy sipping nectar from flowers.

Age differences: Larvae feed on plant roots underground; adults drink nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • Docks (roots)
  • Plantains (roots)
  • Grasses (roots)
  • Flower nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Swift's wingspan?

28-44 mm

How big is Orange Swift?

15-25 mm

How long does Orange Swift live?

372-744 days

How fast can Orange Swift fly?

15 km/h

What does Orange Swift eat?

Larvae eat plant roots underground, while adult moths enjoy sipping nectar from flowers.

Where is Orange Swift usually found?

Grasslands

How does Orange Swift hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Orange Swift have?

6

Snap Map

Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Loading map…

Recent Snaps

Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.

More Insects