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The Flame

Axylia putris

The Flame is a colorful moth with bright orange and black markings. It flutters around gardens and fields, bringing a splash of color to nature. Watch for it at dusk when it comes out to play!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Flame moth has reddish-brown forewings with a distinctive black streak along the leading edge, resembling a flame. Its prominent kidney-shaped mark is often tinged with red, making it visually different from many other brown moths. The hindwings are a contrasting pale grey or whitish.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNoctuidaeGenusAxylia
The Flame
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The Flame

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Adult Flame moths don't eat solid food, only liquid nectar!

Its fuzzy body helps it stay warm during cool night flights!

Some people call its caterpillars 'cutworms' because of how they eat!

The caterpillars of this moth hide in the soil during the day!

Special abilities

Ability

Night Vision Navigator

The Flame can navigate in the dark because of specialized eyes that help them find food and mates at night.

Ability

Flower Nectar Feeder

The Flame has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar deep inside flowers.

Ability

Camouflage Master

The Flame can blend into tree bark or dead leaves because of its cryptic wing patterns that help them hide from predators.

Ability

Vibration Sensor

The Flame has sensitive antennae that help them detect subtle air vibrations to avoid danger and find mates.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-38 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
7-14 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Young caterpillars munch on plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.

Age differences: Caterpillars feed on plant leaves and stems, while adults feed solely on liquid flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Plantago major
  • Rumex acetosa
  • Taraxacum officinale
  • Grasses
  • Flower nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Flame's wingspan?

30-38 mm

How big is The Flame?

15-20 mm

How long does The Flame live?

7-14 days

How fast can The Flame fly?

15 km/h

What does The Flame eat?

Young caterpillars munch on plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.

Where is The Flame usually found?

Grasslands

How does The Flame hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does The Flame have?

6

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