




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
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.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
The Flame can navigate in the dark because of specialized eyes that help them find food and mates at night.
The Flame has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar deep inside flowers.
The Flame can blend into tree bark or dead leaves because of its cryptic wing patterns that help them hide from predators.
The Flame has sensitive antennae that help them detect subtle air vibrations to avoid danger and find mates.
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.

Plantago major
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves and stems of this common plant.

Rumex acetosa
Young caterpillars also munch on the foliage of this wild plant.
Myotis myotis
Adult moths can be hunted by these nocturnal flying mammals.
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Parus major
Birds like this one will feed on The Flame caterpillars.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
30-38 mm
15-20 mm
7-14 days
15 km/h
Young caterpillars munch on plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar.
Grasslands
Foraging
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