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White-tipped Ctenucha

Ctenucha rubroscapus

The White-tipped Ctenucha is a beautiful moth with bright colors and fluffy bodies. They are often found fluttering around flowers, where they look for nectar to drink.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The White-tipped Ctenucha has a striking metallic blue-black body and bright red-orange head. Its antennae feature distinctive white tips. Sometimes, a red-orange band adorns the base of its forewings, making it visually distinct from many other dark moths.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyErebidaeGenusCtenucha
White-tipped Ctenucha
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White-tipped Ctenucha

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Caterpillars munch on grasses, but adults drink flower nectar!

It often pretends to be a wasp to keep enemies away!

Its fuzzy body might help it keep warm during cooler days.

Unlike most moths, it loves to zip around in the sunshine.

Special abilities

Ability

Daylight Navigator

White-tipped Ctenucha can fly during the day because of special adaptations that help them avoid night-flying predators and find flowers.

Ability

Wasp Impersonator

White-tipped Ctenucha has colors and flight patterns that help them look like a stinging wasp, scaring off potential predators.

Ability

Bright Antennae Beacon

White-tipped Ctenucha has bright white tips on its antennae that might help them recognize other moths for mating.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
35-45 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
7-14 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip sweet nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars munch on grasses.

Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat grasses and sedges; adults drink flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Grasses
  • Sedges

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These moths are safe to watch, but it's best to leave them alone and not touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White-tipped Ctenucha's wingspan?

35-45 mm

How big is White-tipped Ctenucha?

15-20 mm

How long does White-tipped Ctenucha live?

7-14 days

How fast can White-tipped Ctenucha fly?

12 km/h

What does White-tipped Ctenucha eat?

Adults sip sweet nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars munch on grasses.

Where is White-tipped Ctenucha usually found?

Grasslands

How does White-tipped Ctenucha hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does White-tipped Ctenucha have?

6

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