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Gnat Ogres

Holcocephala

Gnat ogres are tiny flying insects that look like little monsters! They are often found buzzing around in warm, sunny places and can be quite playful.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Gnat Ogres has a robust, often metallic body, large bulging eyes, and spiky legs. Its short, broad wings are usually clear or tinted, and it sports a distinct bristly "beard" around its mouth, making it look fearsome.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaDipteraAsilidaeHolcocephala
Gnat Ogres
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Gnat Ogres

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

A Gnat Ogre can turn its head almost completely around to spot prey.

Its spiky legs are covered in tiny hooks to grip slippery insect bodies.

Some Gnat Ogres mimic bees or wasps to fool predators and get close to prey.

They're called "ogres" because they fiercely hunt even tiny, annoying gnats!

特殊能力

能力

Lightning Strike Hunter

Gnat Ogres can snatch flying insects right out of the air because of their incredible speed and agile flight.

能力

Eagle Eye Vision

Gnat Ogres has enormous compound eyes that help them spot tiny prey from far away.

能力

Spiky Trap Legs

Gnat Ogres can securely hold struggling prey with their strong, spiky legs that act like a gripping basket.

能力

Venomous Kiss

Gnat Ogres has a sharp proboscis that helps them inject venom to paralyze prey instantly.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
8-25 mm
サイズ
5-15 mm
寿命
15-45 日
飛行速度
25 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

A Gnat Ogre is a swift hunter that preys on many kinds of smaller insects flying in the air.

主な食物

  • Gnats
  • Mosquitoes
  • Midges
  • Small Flies
  • Tiny Wasps
  • Butterflies

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

A primary food source for adults.

hunts

Fruit Fly

Drosophila melanogaster

Often catches these small flies in flight.

eaten by

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

A common bird predator in their range.

eaten by

Texas Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma cornutum

Lizards often feast on various insects.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Gnat ogres are harmless, but it's best not to swat at them.

よくある質問

Gnat Ogresの翼開長は何ですか?

8-25 mm

Gnat Ogresのサイズは何ですか?

5-15 mm

Gnat Ogresの寿命は何ですか?

15-45 日

Gnat Ogresの飛行速度は何ですか?

25 km/h

Gnat Ogresは何を食べますか?

A Gnat Ogre is a swift hunter that preys on many kinds of smaller insects flying in the air.

Gnat Ogresは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Gnat Ogresはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

Gnat Ogresの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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