Red-belted Clearwing Moth
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Red-belted Clearwing Moth
Synanthedon myopaeformis
The Red-belted Clearwing Moth looks like a tiny hummingbird! It has bright red bands on its body and can be found fluttering around flowers during the day.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Red-belted Clearwing Moth has transparent, scale-less wings and a slender, dark body. It features a bright reddish-orange band around its abdomen, making it look strikingly similar to a wasp.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilySesiidaeGenusSynanthedon
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult Red-belted Clearwing Moths fly during the daytime, unlike most moths.
Instead of fuzzy scales, most of its wings are clear like glass!
It's an amazing insect actor, pretending to be a wasp to trick its enemies!
Its caterpillars spend up to two years hidden inside tree trunks!
Special abilities
Ability
Wasp Disguise
Red-belted Clearwing Moths can perfectly mimic a stinging wasp because of their appearance and flight, which helps them scare away predators.
Ability
Clear Flight
Red-belted Clearwing Moths have clear, scale-free wings that help them fly quickly and look more like fast-moving stinging insects.
Ability
Tree Tunneling
Red-belted Clearwing Moth larvae can tunnel deep into fruit trees that helps them safely eat and grow hidden from hungry birds.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 18-26 mm
- Size
- 10-14 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while young caterpillars munch on the inner bark of fruit trees.
Age differences: Larvae tunnel and feed on tree wood, while adults drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- phloem
- cambium
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Apple
Malus domestica
larvae tunnel into tree wood
eats
Pear
Pyrus communis
larvae tunnel into tree wood
eats
Wild Cherry
Prunus avium
larvae tunnel into tree wood
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Great Tit
Parus major
adults and larvae are food for birds
Traits
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
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.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
These moths are harmless and fun to watch, but don’t touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red-belted Clearwing Moth's wingspan?
18-26 mm
How big is Red-belted Clearwing Moth?
10-14 mm
How long does Red-belted Clearwing Moth live?
10-20 days
How fast can Red-belted Clearwing Moth fly?
15 km/h
What does Red-belted Clearwing Moth eat?
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while young caterpillars munch on the inner bark of fruit trees.
Where is Red-belted Clearwing Moth usually found?
Gardens
How does Red-belted Clearwing Moth hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Red-belted Clearwing Moth have?
6
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