Jasmine Moth

palpita vitrealis

The Jasmine Moth (Palpita vitrealis), also known as the white pearl moth, is a delicate and mesmerizing lepidopteran belonging to the family Crambidae. Renowned for its glass-like, iridescent wings, this moth looks like an ethereal fairy of the night. It is widely distributed across southern Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, particularly thriving in areas where its larval host plants, such as jasmine and olive trees, grow in abundance. While sometimes considered a minor agricultural pest in olive groves due to its caterpillar stage, the adult moth is a marvel of nature. As a strong seasonal migrator, it frequently travels great distances, occasionally bringing its pearlescent beauty to northern regions far outside its typical breeding range.

生息地: Typically found in warm agricultural regions, domestic gardens, olive orchards, and Mediterranean shrublands where its larval host plants are abundant.

外見

This species features a wingspan of 2 to 4 centimeters, characterized by translucent, pristine white wings that shimmer with a mother-of-pearl or pale greenish-gold iridescence under the light. The forewings are bordered by a distinct, thin, light-brown or ochreous band along the leading costal margin, which contrasts sharply with the translucent body. Its slender body is clean white, matched by long, delicate legs and antennae that complete its fragile, spectral appearance.

界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Crambidae属Palpita

Jasmine Moth

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

Despite its fragile appearance, this tiny moth is capable of migrating across the English Channel to reach the United Kingdom during warm summer winds.

The caterpillars spin thin silk webs around the leaves of their host plants to create a protective shelter while they feed.

The translucent wings of the Jasmine Moth function like natural glass, reflecting brilliant greens and purples when caught by light at certain angles.

特殊能力

Its wings are mostly devoid of heavy scales, allowing light to pass directly through them and making the moth nearly invisible to predators when resting on green foliage.

Possesses specialized tympanal organs on its abdomen that can detect the echolocation signals of hunting bats, triggerring immediate evasive flight.

Utilizes seasonal wind currents to migrate over vast distances, successfully traversing seas and mountain ranges to colonize new territories.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 1-2 cm
翼開長: 2-4 cm
体重: 0.0001-0.0003 kg
Top Speed: 15 km/h
一度の産卵数: 50-150
抱卵期間: 5-10 日
渡りの距離: 1200 km

食性と食事

The larvae feed voraciously on the foliage of host plants in the family Oleaceae, while the adults feed on the sugary nectar of various night-blooming flowers.

年齢による違い: Caterpillars consume leafy green tissue and buds, while the adult moths feed exclusively on liquid nectar to fuel their flights.

主な食物

Olive leaves (Olea europaea)
Jasmine leaves (Jasminum officinale)
Flower nectar
Privet leaves (Ligustrum vulgare)

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

host plant

Olive Tree

Olea europaea

The caterpillar feeds on the foliage of this economically and ecologically important Mediterranean tree.

host plant

Common Jasmine

Jasminum officinale

This plant serves as a major host for egg deposition and larval feeding, giving the moth its common name.

eaten by

Common Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

An active nocturnal predator that hunts and consumes adult moths mid-air.

特徴

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別名

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コレクション

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Jasmine Mothを見分けるには？

Jasmine Mothを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Jasmine Mothの長さは何ですか？

1-2 cm

Jasmine Mothの翼開長は何ですか？

2-4 cm

Jasmine Mothの体重は何ですか？

0.0001-0.0003 kg

Jasmine Mothのtop Speedは何ですか？

15 km/h

Jasmine Mothは何を食べますか？

The larvae feed voraciously on the foliage of host plants in the family Oleaceae, while the adults feed on the sugary nectar of various night-blooming flowers.

Jasmine Mothは通常どこに生息していますか？

Typically found in warm agricultural regions, domestic gardens, olive orchards, and Mediterranean shrublands where its larval host plants are abundant.

Jasmine Mothはどのように狩りをしますか？

Foraging