Rosy Tabby
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Rosy Tabby
Endotricha flammealis
The Rosy Tabby is a colorful moth with beautiful pink and orange patterns on its wings. It flutters around gardens and fields, bringing joy to those who spot it.
Habitat: Gardens and fields
Appearance
The Rosy Tabby is a small moth with rosy-pink to reddish-brown forewings, marked by two wavy darker cross-lines and a purplish border. Its hindwings are a plainer grey-brown, providing a striking contrast to its vibrant front.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyPyralidaeGenusEndotricha
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it’s small, this moth can fly for miles each night!
It belongs to the "snout moth" family, named for its pointy mouthparts!
Its beautiful colors make it look like a tiny autumn leaf with wings!
This moth's caterpillars weave silken tunnels on leaves to stay safe!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Vision Navigator
Rosy Tabby can fly in darkness because it has special eyes that help it see very well at night, finding food and mates.
Ability
Scent Seeker
Rosy Tabby has feathery antennae that help it detect faint scents from flowers and other moths from far away.
Ability
Autumn Blocker
Rosy Tabby has rosy-brown wings that help it blend perfectly with dry leaves and twigs, hiding from hungry birds.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 18-23 mm
- Size
- 8-12 mm
- Lifespan
- 7-14 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip sweet nectar, while their caterpillars munch on decaying leaves and plant bits.
Age differences: Young caterpillars eat decaying plant matter; adults feed on flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- decaying leaves
- fungi
- honeysuckle leaves
- bramble leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Common Pipistrelle
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
A common bat species that preys on flying moths at night.
eaten by
Garden Cross Spider
Araneus diadematus
Adult moths often get caught in spider webs while flying.
eats
Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this climbing plant.
eats
Common Bramble
Rubus fruticosus
Rosy Tabby larvae also consume the leaves of wild bramble bushes.
pollinates
Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
As adults, they visit flowers like cornflower to sip nectar.
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.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are gentle creatures, but it's best to observe them without touching.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosy Tabby's wingspan?
18-23 mm
How big is Rosy Tabby?
8-12 mm
How long does Rosy Tabby live?
7-14 days
How fast can Rosy Tabby fly?
8 km/h
What does Rosy Tabby eat?
Adults sip sweet nectar, while their caterpillars munch on decaying leaves and plant bits.
Where is Rosy Tabby usually found?
Gardens and fields
How does Rosy Tabby hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Rosy Tabby have?
6
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