探検昆虫

Changeable Grass-veneer

Fissicrambus mutabilis

The Changeable Grass-veneer is a small, colorful moth that loves to flutter around grassy areas. Its wings can change colors, making it look different depending on where it is!

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Changeable Grass-veneer is a small, slender moth, typically pale yellowish-brown with darker stripes or silvery scales on its forewings. Its markings can vary greatly, often making it blend seamlessly with dry grasses.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraCrambidaeFissicrambus
Changeable Grass-veneer
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Changeable Grass-veneer

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

Baby grass-veneers, called caterpillars, live underground munching on grass roots!

Its scientific name, *mutabilis*, means "changeable", because its wing patterns can vary!

Some grass-veneers have sparkly silver scales that shimmer in the sunlight!

This tiny moth is often active at dusk, flitting low over grassy fields like a dancer!

特殊能力

能力

Grass Camouflage

Changeable Grass-veneer has earthy patterns and colors that help them blend perfectly into dry grasses and hide from predators.

能力

Nectar Sipper

Changeable Grass-veneer can unfurl a long proboscis to sip sweet nectar from flowers for energy.

能力

Shape-Shifter Life

Changeable Grass-veneer can completely transform from a grass-eating caterpillar into a flying moth.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
16-30 mm
サイズ
8-15 mm
寿命
5-14 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults drink flower nectar, but their hungry caterpillars munch on grass roots underground.

年齢による違い: Larvae eat grass roots and stems, while adult moths drink nectar from various flowers.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • Grass roots
  • Grass blades

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Adult moths and larvae are a food source for birds.

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Moths flying at night are hunted by insect-eating bats.

pollinates

White Clover

Trifolium repens

Adults visit clover flowers, helping to spread their pollen.

eats

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Caterpillars feed on the roots and stems of this common grass.

特徴

別名

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

These moths are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

よくある質問

Changeable Grass-veneerの翼開長は何ですか?

16-30 mm

Changeable Grass-veneerのサイズは何ですか?

8-15 mm

Changeable Grass-veneerの寿命は何ですか?

5-14 日

Changeable Grass-veneerは何を食べますか?

Adults drink flower nectar, but their hungry caterpillars munch on grass roots underground.

Changeable Grass-veneerは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Changeable Grass-veneerはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Changeable Grass-veneerの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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