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Silver-spotted Tiger Moth

Lophocampa argentata

The Silver-spotted Tiger Moth is a beautiful insect with soft, furry wings. It has silver spots that make it look like it's wearing a fancy coat. These moths are often seen flying at night and are attracted to lights.

生息地: Urban areas, Gardens, Forests

外見

The Silver-spotted Tiger Moth has bright yellow forewings covered in irregular black spots and striking, metallic silver-white patches. Its body is yellow with black dots, and its hindwings are a plain, light yellow. This combination of bold colors makes it stand out.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraErebidaeLophocampa
Silver-spotted Tiger Moth
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Silver-spotted Tiger 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

Adult Silver-spotted Tiger Moths have no mouthparts and don't eat at all!

Its 'woolly bear' caterpillar can survive freezing by making natural antifreeze!

The dazzling silver spots on its wings aren't just pretty, they actually shimmer like metal!

When threatened, its hairy caterpillar can roll into a tight ball for protection!

特殊能力

能力

Fuzzy Armor

Silver-spotted Tiger Moth caterpillars have spiky hairs that make them prickly and unappetizing to most predators.

能力

Spotlight Shimmer

The adult moth has metallic silver spots on its wings that can flash in light, possibly confusing predators.

能力

Stored Energy Flight

Silver-spotted Tiger Moths can fly without eating because they store all their energy as caterpillars.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
30-40 mm
サイズ
15-20 mm
寿命
7-14 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Caterpillars munch on conifer needles, while adult moths don't eat at all!

年齢による違い: Caterpillars feed on conifer needles; adults do not feed.

主な食物

  • Douglas-fir needles
  • Western Hemlock needles
  • Spruce needles
  • Pine needles

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Caterpillars feed on its needles.

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Bats are nocturnal predators of moths.

parasitizes

Tachinid fly

Phorocera rusti

Its larvae develop inside the moth caterpillar.

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

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

よくある質問

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothの翼開長は何ですか?

30-40 mm

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothのサイズは何ですか?

15-20 mm

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothの寿命は何ですか?

7-14 日

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothは何を食べますか?

Caterpillars munch on conifer needles, while adult moths don't eat at all!

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothは通常どこに生息していますか?

Urban areas, Gardens, Forests

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Silver-spotted Tiger Mothの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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