Variable Carpet Moth
探検昆虫
Variable Carpet Moth
Anticlea vasiliata
The Variable Carpet Moth is a small, fuzzy moth that loves to hide in soft places. Its wings can change colors, helping it blend in with its surroundings, making it a master of disguise!
生息地: Urban areas
外見
The Variable Carpet Moth is a small, stout-bodied moth with a wingspan of about 25-30mm. Its forewings display highly variable patterns, ranging from light brown or yellowish to mottled grey, often with distinct dark wavy lines or bands. This adaptability in coloration helps it blend seamlessly into different natural backgrounds.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Geometridae属Anticlea
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 Variable Carpet Moths do not eat at all; they live off energy stored from their caterpillar stage!
Its caterpillars are called 'loopers' because they move by arching their bodies like a measuring tape!
The 'carpet' in its name comes from its family, Geometridae, whose larvae can sometimes be pests on plants.
Though nocturnal, these moths are often attracted to artificial lights, making them easier to spot!
特殊能力
能力
Master of Disguise
Variable Carpet Moth has highly variable wing patterns that helps them perfectly camouflage against bark and leaves.
能力
Night Navigator
Variable Carpet Moths can fly effectively in low light conditions because of their large eyes, helping them find mates.
能力
Chemical Communicator
Variable Carpet Moths can release invisible pheromones to attract mates over long distances, even in the dark.
サイズと詳細
- 翼開長
- 25-30 mm
- サイズ
- 10-15 mm
- 寿命
- 10-20 日
- 飛行速度
- 8 km/h
- 脚の数
- 6
食性と食事
As caterpillars, they munch on leaves, but as adults, they don't eat at all!
年齢による違い: Caterpillars are herbivores, feeding on plant leaves. Adult moths do not feed.
主な食物
- Birch leaves
- Willow leaves
- Hawthorn leaves
- Blackthorn leaves
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Eurasian Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Birds actively hunt both moth caterpillars and adults.
eaten by
Common Pipistrelle
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Bats are nocturnal hunters and prey on flying adult moths.
eats
Silver Birch
Betula pendula
Caterpillars feed on the leaves of this common tree species.
eats
Goat Willow
Salix caprea
The moth's larvae commonly consume the foliage of willow trees.
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 harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
よくある質問
Variable Carpet Mothの翼開長は何ですか？
25-30 mm
Variable Carpet Mothのサイズは何ですか？
10-15 mm
Variable Carpet Mothの寿命は何ですか？
10-20 日
Variable Carpet Mothの飛行速度は何ですか？
8 km/h
Variable Carpet Mothは何を食べますか？
As caterpillars, they munch on leaves, but as adults, they don't eat at all!
Variable Carpet Mothは通常どこに生息していますか？
Urban areas
Variable Carpet Mothはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
Variable Carpet Mothの脚の数は何ですか？
6
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