Silver Cloud
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Silver Cloud
Egira conspicillaris
The Silver Cloud is a beautiful moth with silver-gray wings that look like soft clouds. It flutters around at night, bringing a little magic to the dark.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Silver Cloud is a medium-sized moth with greyish-brown forewings, often featuring a distinctive, pale, kidney-shaped mark. This central mark sometimes has a darker outline, giving it a cloudy appearance. Its hindwings are paler, typically a uniform grey.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNoctuidaeGenusEgira
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It helps wildflowers by carrying pollen from flower to flower.
Its caterpillar can change color to match the plants it's eating!
The Silver Cloud moth uses fuzzy scales to stay warm on cool nights!
This moth has special 'ears' on its chest to hear bat squeaks!
Special abilities
Ability
Bark Blender
Silver Cloud can disappear against tree bark because its mottled grey-brown wings mimic natural textures, helping it hide from predators.
Ability
Night Navigator
Silver Cloud can find its way in the dark because it possesses excellent night vision and senses for locating food and mates after sunset.
Ability
Nectar Sipper
Silver Cloud has a long, coiled proboscis that helps it sip sweet nectar from deep within flowers, fueling its nightly flights.
Ability
Pheromone Finder
Silver Cloud can find mates over long distances because females release tiny chemical signals that males detect with their antennae.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-45 mm
- Size
- 12-18 mm
- Lifespan
- 7-21 days
- Flight Speed
- 12 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Its caterpillars munch on plants, while the adults enjoy sweet flower nectar!
Age differences: Yes, caterpillars eat plant leaves, but adults primarily drink nectar.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- tree leaves
- shrub leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Greater Mouse-eared Bat
Myotis myotis
Hunts moths, including Silver Clouds, at night.
eats
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Great Tit
Parus major
Forages for moth caterpillars and adults.
eats
English Oak
Quercus robur
Larva feeds on the leaves of this tree.
pollinates
European Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Adult moths visit and pollinate its flowers.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
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.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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 Silver Cloud's wingspan?
30-45 mm
How big is Silver Cloud?
12-18 mm
How long does Silver Cloud live?
7-21 days
How fast can Silver Cloud fly?
12 km/h
What does Silver Cloud eat?
Its caterpillars munch on plants, while the adults enjoy sweet flower nectar!
Where is Silver Cloud usually found?
Forests
How does Silver Cloud hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Silver Cloud have?
6
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