Lithophane dilatocula
探検昆虫
Lithophane dilatocula
Lithophane dilatocula
The Lithophane dilatocula is a special moth that can blend in with its surroundings. It has beautiful patterns on its wings that help it hide from predators during the day.
生息地: Forests
外見
The Lithophane dilatocula has mottled grey-brown forewings with cryptic patterns, closely resembling tree bark, making it difficult to spot. Its hindwings are a paler grey. This moth's elongated, narrow forewings distinguish it from similar species.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Noctuidae属Lithophane
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 Lithophane dilatocula moths can live for many months, even through the winter!
Before they are moths, these insects munch on tree leaves as caterpillars!
Its scientific name, 'dilatocula,' means 'wide eye,' referring to a subtle wing marking.
This moth sips flower nectar using a long, straw-like tongue called a proboscis!
特殊能力
能力
Camouflage Cloak
Lithophane dilatocula has intricate wing patterns that help them blend perfectly with tree bark, making them almost invisible to predators.
能力
Winter Sleeper
Lithophane dilatocula can survive freezing winters as an adult moth by entering a dormant state, emerging when spring arrives.
能力
Nectar Sipper
Lithophane dilatocula has a long proboscis to reach deep nectar in flowers, providing them with essential energy for flight.
サイズと詳細
- 翼開長
- 35-45 mm
- サイズ
- 15-22 mm
- 寿命
- 180-270 日
- 飛行速度
- 15 km/h
- 脚の数
- 6
食性と食事
Adult moths drink flower nectar; caterpillars munch on tree leaves.
年齢による違い: As caterpillars, they eat tree leaves; as adult moths, they drink nectar.
主な食物
- flower nectar
- oak leaves
- maple leaves
- birch leaves
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
A common bird predator.
eats
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
Hunts adult moths at night.
depends on
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Larvae feed on its leaves.
depends on
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Larvae also eat its leaves.
特徴
別名
Pinion Moth
コレクション
安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to observe them without touching.
よくある質問
Lithophane dilatoculaの翼開長は何ですか？
35-45 mm
Lithophane dilatoculaのサイズは何ですか？
15-22 mm
Lithophane dilatoculaの寿命は何ですか？
180-270 日
Lithophane dilatoculaの飛行速度は何ですか？
15 km/h
Lithophane dilatoculaは何を食べますか？
Adult moths drink flower nectar; caterpillars munch on tree leaves.
Lithophane dilatoculaは通常どこに生息していますか？
Forests
Lithophane dilatoculaはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
Lithophane dilatoculaの脚の数は何ですか？
6
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