探検昆虫

Square-spot Rustic

Xestia xanthographa

The Square-spot Rustic is a special moth with a unique square-shaped mark on its wings. It loves to fly around during the night and can be found in gardens and fields.

生息地: Gardens and fields

外見

The Square-spot Rustic has forewings that vary from pale yellow-brown to dark reddish-brown, often with a prominent, darker square-shaped spot near the center of each. Its hindwings are typically greyish-brown, lacking distinct patterns.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraNoctuidaeXestia
Square-spot Rustic
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Square-spot Rustic

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

Caterpillars of this moth are tiny plant munchers that hide near the ground.

Its scientific name, 'xanthographa', hints at its 'yellow writing' markings!

One of Europe's most common moths, fluttering through gardens everywhere!

This moth loves garden lights, making it easy to spot on warm nights.

特殊能力

能力

Stealth Camouflage

Square-spot Rustic has mottled wings and a square spot that helps them blend with tree bark, hiding from predators.

能力

Night Navigator

Square-spot Rustic can navigate and find flowers in darkness because its sensitive antennae detect subtle scent trails.

能力

Winter Survivor

Square-spot Rustic can survive cold winters as a caterpillar because its body slows metabolism, remaining dormant.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
35-42 mm
サイズ
12-18 mm
寿命
14-21 日
飛行速度
10 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on various low-growing plants.

年齢による違い: Larvae feed on plants, while adults drink nectar.

主な食物

  • nectar
  • grasses
  • dandelion
  • plantain

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Greater mouse-eared bat

Myotis myotis

Hunted at night while flying.

eaten by

European robin

Erithacus rubecula

Eats moths resting during the day.

pollinates

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

Adults visit flowers for nectar.

depends on

Greater plantain

Plantago major

Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

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 generally safe to observe, but don't touch them as they can be delicate.

よくある質問

Square-spot Rusticの翼開長は何ですか?

35-42 mm

Square-spot Rusticのサイズは何ですか?

12-18 mm

Square-spot Rusticの寿命は何ですか?

14-21 日

Square-spot Rusticの飛行速度は何ですか?

10 km/h

Square-spot Rusticは何を食べますか?

Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on various low-growing plants.

Square-spot Rusticは通常どこに生息していますか?

Gardens and fields

Square-spot Rusticはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Square-spot Rusticの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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