探検昆虫

Pearl-band Grass-veneer

Catoptria margaritella

The Pearl-band Grass-veneer is a small, colorful moth that loves to flutter around grassy areas. Its beautiful patterns can look like tiny pearls on its wings, making it a special sight in nature.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Pearl-band Grass-veneer has buff to pale yellow forewings marked with a distinctive, wavy silvery-white or pearly band across the middle. Its delicate fringes are usually silvery, and its head and thorax are similarly buff-colored, helping it blend into grassy environments.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraCrambidaeCatoptria
Pearl-band Grass-veneer
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Pearl-band 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

Adult moths have a straw-like mouthpart to sip dew or nectar.

Its scientific name, *Catoptria margaritella*, means "mirror pearl," referring to its shiny wing band.

This moth is part of a huge family called "Crambidae," often called snout moths!

You might spot this night-flying moth resting on grass during the day!

特殊能力

能力

Grass Camouflage

Pearl-band Grass-veneer has earthy-toned wings that help them blend perfectly into dry grasses, hiding from hungry predators.

能力

Night Navigator

Pearl-band Grass-veneer can fly and navigate at night using moonlight and scent trails to find their way.

能力

Egg Architect

Pearl-band Grass-veneer can lay eggs precisely on grass, ensuring caterpillars hatch directly onto their first meal.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
16-22 mm
サイズ
7-10 mm
寿命
30-60 日
飛行速度
8 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Its caterpillars munch on various grasses, while adults often don't eat or just sip a little nectar.

年齢による違い: Larvae graze on grasses, while adults typically do not feed or may sip nectar.

主な食物

  • Kentucky bluegrass
  • Red fescue
  • Bentgrass

採餌方法

  • Grazing

生態系とのつながり

eats

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Larvae consume grass blades, deriving essential nutrients for growth.

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

Adult moths are a common food source for various insectivorous birds.

eaten by

Brown Long-eared Bat

Plecotus auritus

Nocturnal bats actively hunt these flying moths under the cover of darkness.

特徴

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Moths are usually safe to watch, but don't touch them as they can be delicate.

よくある質問

Pearl-band Grass-veneerの翼開長は何ですか?

16-22 mm

Pearl-band Grass-veneerのサイズは何ですか?

7-10 mm

Pearl-band Grass-veneerの寿命は何ですか?

30-60 日

Pearl-band Grass-veneerの飛行速度は何ですか?

8 km/h

Pearl-band Grass-veneerは何を食べますか?

Its caterpillars munch on various grasses, while adults often don't eat or just sip a little nectar.

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

Grasslands

Pearl-band Grass-veneerはどのように狩りをしますか?

Grazing

Pearl-band Grass-veneerの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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