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Scarce Straw Pearl

Paracorsia repandalis

The Scarce Straw Pearl is a unique moth with beautiful, straw-colored wings. It loves to flutter around flowers and is a special sight in gardens and meadows.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Scarce Straw Pearl has delicate, straw-yellow wings often with a subtle pearly sheen, sometimes featuring faint darker markings. Its slender body is similarly colored, helping it blend into dry grassy habitats. This moth appears small and inconspicuous.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyCrambidaeGenusParacorsia
Scarce Straw Pearl
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Scarce Straw Pearl

Category

Insects

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Adult moths do not eat solid food, only sipping nectar with a straw-like tongue!

Its caterpillars are picky eaters, dining only on plants like wild thyme or marjoram!

Its scientific name, *Paracorsia repandalis*, hints at its 'bent' or wavy wing patterns!

The Scarce Straw Pearl rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body!

Special abilities

Ability

Blending Expert

Scarce Straw Pearl can disappear against dry plants because of its straw-yellow wings, helping them hide from predators.

Ability

Scent Seeker

Scarce Straw Pearl can find mates in the dark because of special scent detectors, helping them reproduce.

Ability

Gourmet Larva

Scarce Straw Pearl larvae can grow strong because they only eat specific plants, providing essential nutrients.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-24 mm
Size
8-10 mm
Lifespan
7-14 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip flower nectar; larvae munch on specific plant leaves.

Age differences: Larvae consume host plant leaves, while adults only sip nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Thymus vulgaris (Common Thyme) leaves
  • Origanum vulgare (Wild Marjoram) leaves

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

depends on

Common Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this plant.

depends on

Wild Marjoram

Origanum vulgare

Its larvae also munch on the foliage of this fragrant herb.

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

This bird and others prey on adult moths.

eaten by

Greater Mouse-eared Bat

Myotis myotis

Bats actively hunt adult moths during their night flights.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't touch moths; just watch them fly and enjoy their beauty!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scarce Straw Pearl's wingspan?

20-24 mm

How big is Scarce Straw Pearl?

8-10 mm

How long does Scarce Straw Pearl live?

7-14 days

What does Scarce Straw Pearl eat?

Adults sip flower nectar; larvae munch on specific plant leaves.

Where is Scarce Straw Pearl usually found?

Grasslands

How does Scarce Straw Pearl hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Scarce Straw Pearl have?

6

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