Soybean Looper Moth
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Soybean Looper Moth
Chrysodeixis includens
The Soybean Looper Moth is a small, colorful moth that loves to flutter around gardens and fields. It has beautiful green and brown wings that help it blend in with leaves.
Habitat: Fields and gardens
Appearance
The Soybean Looper Moth has mottled brown and gray forewings, often featuring a distinctive silver Y-mark or two silver spots near the center. Its hindwings are plain brown, fading to a lighter color near the base. This camouflage helps it blend seamlessly with bark and dried leaves.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNoctuidaeGenusChrysodeixis
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult moths don't eat solid food; they sip nectar with a straw-like mouth!
Even though they look simple, these moths can travel hundreds of miles!
Female moths lay hundreds of tiny eggs, often on the undersides of plant leaves.
Their caterpillars can munch through an entire field of soybeans very quickly!
Special abilities
Ability
Silver Signature
Soybean Looper Moth has a unique silvery Y-mark on its forewings that helps scientists identify it quickly.
Ability
Night Navigator
Soybean Looper Moth can fly and find food in the dark because it uses its antennae and sensitive eyes to navigate.
Ability
Mimic Master
Soybean Looper Moth has cryptic coloration that helps it blend perfectly with its surroundings, avoiding predators.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-40 mm
- Size
- 10-18 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult moths sip nectar; caterpillars are plant-eaters, especially soybeans.
Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat plant leaves, while adults only sip liquid nectar.
Primary Foods
- Glycine max (Soybeans)
- Gossypium hirsutum (Cotton)
- Arachis hypogaea (Peanuts)
- Phaseolus vulgaris (Beans)
- Pisum sativum (Peas)
- Trifolium pratense (Clover)
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Soybean
Glycine max
Caterpillars consume leaves.
eats
Cotton
Gossypium hirsutum
Caterpillars feed on foliage.
parasitizes
Parasitic Wasp
Trichogramma pretiosum
Lays eggs inside moth eggs.
eaten by
Red Imported Fire Ant
Solenopsis invicta
Ants prey on larvae.
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.
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.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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
Don't touch moths or caterpillars, as some can be delicate or may have tiny hairs that can irritate your skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soybean Looper Moth's wingspan?
30-40 mm
How big is Soybean Looper Moth?
10-18 mm
How long does Soybean Looper Moth live?
10-20 days
How fast can Soybean Looper Moth fly?
8 km/h
What does Soybean Looper Moth eat?
Adult moths sip nectar; caterpillars are plant-eaters, especially soybeans.
Where is Soybean Looper Moth usually found?
Fields and gardens
How does Soybean Looper Moth hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Soybean Looper Moth have?
6
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