探検昆虫

Orange Footman

Eilema sororcula

The Orange Footman is a small, fuzzy moth with bright orange and black colors. They are often found resting on leaves and are known for their unique appearance and gentle nature.

生息地: Urban areas

外見

The Orange Footman is a small, slender moth with striking bright orange forewings. Its hindwings are slightly paler orange, and the body is also vivid orange. A distinctive, small grey-black mark or stripe near the base of the forewing helps differentiate it.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraErebidaeWittia
Orange Footman
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Orange Footman

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 Orange Footman moths often don't eat, living off energy stored from their caterpillar stage!

Its caterpillar spins a silk cocoon incorporating its own bristly hairs for camouflage and protection!

The caterpillar loves to snack on lichens and algae, making them tiny, fuzzy garden cleaners!

This moth earned the name 'Footman' because of its stiff, narrow wings, resembling a foot soldier's uniform!

特殊能力

能力

Warning Colors

The Orange Footman has a bright orange coloration that warns predators it might be unpalatable or toxic.

能力

Bristly Defense

Its caterpillar can roll into a ball, using its dense hairs to deter predators from taking a bite.

能力

Night Navigator

Orange Footman can fly effectively in low light because of their excellent nocturnal vision, helping them find mates.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
25-30 mm
サイズ
10-15 mm
寿命
7-14 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Caterpillars eat lichens and algae; adult moths typically do not feed.

年齢による違い: Larvae consume lichens and algae, while adults usually do not feed, relying on larval stores.

主な食物

  • Lichens
  • Algae
  • Mosses

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

Robins are generalist insectivores that may prey on moths.

eaten by

Common Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

Bats actively hunt nocturnal insects, including Orange Footman moths.

eats

Monk's-hood Lichen

Hypogymnia physodes

The caterpillars feed on this common lichen species.

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

It's safe to watch these moths, but don't touch them as they are delicate.

よくある質問

Orange Footmanの翼開長は何ですか?

25-30 mm

Orange Footmanのサイズは何ですか?

10-15 mm

Orange Footmanの寿命は何ですか?

7-14 日

Orange Footmanは何を食べますか?

Caterpillars eat lichens and algae; adult moths typically do not feed.

Orange Footmanは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas

Orange Footmanはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Orange Footmanの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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