The Snout
ExploreInsects
The Snout
Hypena proboscidalis
The Snout is a fun little moth with a long nose that looks like a snout! It has beautiful colors and loves to fly around flowers, making it a special part of nature.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The The Snout has drab, mottled brown wings that resemble dry leaves or bark, helping it camouflage perfectly. Its most striking feature is its two very long, hairy labial palps that project forward like a prominent 'snout' or proboscis.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyErebidaeGenusHypena
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Even in the dark, these moths can hear sounds using tiny 'ears' on their chest!
If you disturb it, The Snout often drops to the ground and pretends to be dead!
The Snout's caterpillars are very fussy, only eating stinging nettle leaves!
They can sometimes spend the entire winter hiding as adults before laying eggs!
Special abilities
Ability
Leaf Camouflage
The Snout can perfectly blend into dry leaves or bark because of its mottled brown wings, helping them hide from predators.
Ability
Night Navigator
The Snout has keen night vision that helps them fly and find food during the darkest hours.
Ability
Air-Tasting Snout
The Snout has long, furry labial palps that act like antennae, helping them 'smell' the air to find tasty plants.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-38 mm
- Size
- 15-20 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-30 days
- Flight Speed
- 12 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Larval Snouts munch on stinging nettle leaves, while adult Snouts sip sweet nectar from flowers.
Age differences: Larvae consume plant leaves, while adults feed on nectar and sap.
Primary Foods
- Urtica dioica leaves
- Urtica urens leaves
- Flower nectar
- Tree sap
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
Larvae feed exclusively on its leaves.
hunts
Brown Long-eared Bat
Plecotus auritus
Eats adult moths flying at night.
hunts
Common Wasp
Vespula vulgaris
Predates Snout moth larvae and pupae.
parasitizes
Cabbage White Parasitoid
Pteromalus puparum
Its larvae develop inside Snout moth pupae.
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.
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
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to look at moths from a distance and not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Snout's wingspan?
30-38 mm
How big is The Snout?
15-20 mm
How long does The Snout live?
10-30 days
How fast can The Snout fly?
12 km/h
What does The Snout eat?
Larval Snouts munch on stinging nettle leaves, while adult Snouts sip sweet nectar from flowers.
Where is The Snout usually found?
Urban areas
How does The Snout hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does The Snout have?
6
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
