Treble Bar
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Treble Bar
Aplocera plagiata
The Treble Bar is a special moth with beautiful patterns on its wings. It loves to fly around gardens and fields, especially during the night when it comes out to play.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Treble Bar moth has slender, often reddish-brown, grey, or cream-coloured forewings marked with distinctive dark, wavy bands, including a prominent oblique "treble bar" across the middle. Its hindwings are typically paler and less patterned, helping it blend seamlessly into its natural surroundings.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyGeometridaeGenusAplocera
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby Treble Bar moths, called caterpillars, love to munch on plants like Lady's Bedstraw!
Did you know the "Treble Bar" name comes from the distinct wavy line on its wings?
Its scientific name, Aplocera plagiata, means "unadorned" with "oblique stripes"!
This moth finds its mate using amazing chemical signals, called pheromones, from far away!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Navigator
Treble Bar can fly at night because of its specialized vision that helps them find flowers and mates in the dark.
Ability
Master of Disguise
Treble Bar has camouflaged wings that help them blend perfectly into bark or dry leaves, hiding from predators.
Ability
Nectar Sip-per
Treble Bar can drink sweet nectar because of its long, coiled proboscis that helps them reach deep inside flowers.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 33-38 mm
- Size
- 10-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-30 days
- Flight Speed
- 5-15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult moths sip flower nectar, while their caterpillars feast on specific plant leaves.
Age differences: Adult moths drink nectar, but their larval stage (caterpillar) eats the leaves of host plants.
Primary Foods
- Flower nectar
- Galium verum leaves
- Galium mollugo leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this plant.
eats
Hedge Bedstraw
Galium mollugo
Its caterpillars also feed on this related plant.
eaten by
Common Pipistrelle
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
This small bat hunts moths, including the Treble Bar.
pollinates
Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Adult moths visit flowers at night, transferring pollen.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
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.
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 usually safe, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Treble Bar's wingspan?
33-38 mm
How big is Treble Bar?
10-15 mm
How long does Treble Bar live?
14-30 days
How fast can Treble Bar fly?
5-15 km/h
What does Treble Bar eat?
Adult moths sip flower nectar, while their caterpillars feast on specific plant leaves.
Where is Treble Bar usually found?
Grasslands
How does Treble Bar hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Treble Bar have?
6
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