探検昆虫

Satin Wave

Idaea subsericeata

The Satin Wave is a beautiful moth with soft, silky wings. It loves to flutter around at night and can be found resting on tree bark or leaves during the day.

生息地: Forests

外見

The Satin Wave is a small, delicate moth, typically creamy-white or pale yellow. Its fragile wings have subtle, faint wavy lines that create a rippled, satiny appearance. This pattern helps it visually disappear against lichen-covered surfaces or tree bark.

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Satin Wave
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Satin Wave

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 Satin Waves usually only live for a few weeks, making their time very precious!

Despite their small size, these delicate moths can travel surprising distances at night!

Its caterpillars are called 'loopers' because they arch their bodies as if measuring the ground!

The 'satin' in its name comes from the faint, shimmering sheen on its pale wings!

特殊能力

能力

Wavy Camouflage

Satin Wave has subtle wavy wing patterns that help them blend perfectly with tree bark and rocks.

能力

Night Navigator

Satin Wave can fly in the dark because of specialized senses that help them find food and mates.

能力

Scent Detective

Satin Wave has feathery antennae that helps them sniff out mates from far away, even in the dark.

能力

Leaf Muncher (larvae)

Satin Wave larvae can eat tough plant leaves because of their strong jaws that help them grow big.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
18-22 mm
サイズ
7-10 mm
寿命
10-20 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults sip sweet nectar, while their caterpillars munch on common plant leaves.

年齢による違い: Larvae eat plant leaves, while adults feed on nectar from flowers.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • Knotgrass
  • Chickweed
  • Dandelion
  • Plantain

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Daubenton's Bat

Myotis daubentonii

A nocturnal hunter that preys on flying moths.

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

These birds may catch adult moths at dawn.

eats

Knotgrass

Polygonum aviculare

A primary food source for Satin Wave caterpillars.

eats

Chickweed

Stellaria media

Common weed eaten by the moth's hungry larvae.

特徴

別名

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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 safe to watch, but it's best to leave them alone and not touch them.

よくある質問

Satin Waveの翼開長は何ですか?

18-22 mm

Satin Waveのサイズは何ですか?

7-10 mm

Satin Waveの寿命は何ですか?

10-20 日

Satin Waveは何を食べますか?

Adults sip sweet nectar, while their caterpillars munch on common plant leaves.

Satin Waveは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests

Satin Waveはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Satin Waveの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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