探検昆虫

Angle Shades

Phlogophora meticulosa

The Angle Shades is a special moth that looks like a leaf! It can be found resting on trees and bushes, blending in with nature. This helps it stay safe from birds and other animals.

生息地: Forests

外見

The Angle Shades moth has uniquely crinkled, jagged-edged wings that resemble autumn leaves. Its color palette ranges from pinkish-brown to olive-green, often with a striking pale 'W' mark. The distinct sharp angles of its wings make it visually different from most other moths.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraNoctuidaePhlogophora
Angle Shades
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Angle Shades

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Adult moths love sugary tree sap and rotting fruit juices even more than flower nectar.

Angle Shades caterpillars can change their skin color to match the leaves they are eating!

Its caterpillars are amazing mimics, sometimes looking just like twigs or even bird droppings!

This moth is a superstar traveler, occasionally crossing seas on strong winds to new lands!

特殊能力

能力

Leafy Disguise

Angle Shades has crinkled, jagged wings that helps them perfectly blend in as a dead or crumpled leaf, hiding from predators.

能力

Glow-in-the-Dark Eyes

Angle Shades has eyes that glow a reddish color in a flashlight beam, helping them navigate and see in the darkest night.

能力

All-Season Flyer

Angle Shades can have multiple generations each year, allowing them to be spotted even in colder months or early spring.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
45-55 mm
サイズ
20-25 mm
寿命
7-14 日
飛行速度
15 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Caterpillars munch on many plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet nectar and tree sap.

年齢による違い: Caterpillars eat plant leaves; adults drink nectar, tree sap, and rotting fruit juices.

主な食物

  • Urtica dioica
  • Taraxacum officinale
  • Rumex obtusifolius
  • Hedera helix
  • Rubus fruticosus aggregate

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

A common garden bird that preys on adult moths.

eaten by

Common Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

A small bat species that hunts moths and other insects in flight.

eats

Common Nettle

Urtica dioica

Its caterpillars commonly feed on the leaves of this plant.

eats

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Caterpillars munch on the leaves of this widespread flower.

特徴

別名

Angle Shades MothPhlogophora meticulosa

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Don't touch moths, as they can be delicate and might fly away quickly.

よくある質問

Angle Shadesの翼開長は何ですか?

45-55 mm

Angle Shadesのサイズは何ですか?

20-25 mm

Angle Shadesの寿命は何ですか?

7-14 日

Angle Shadesの飛行速度は何ですか?

15 km/h

Angle Shadesは何を食べますか?

Caterpillars munch on many plant leaves, while adult moths sip sweet nectar and tree sap.

Angle Shadesは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests

Angle Shadesの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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