探検昆虫

Western Catoptria

Catoptria oregonicus

The Western Catoptria is a small, colorful moth that flutters around in grasslands. It has beautiful patterns on its wings that help it blend in with the flowers and grasses.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Western Catoptria is a small moth with shimmering golden-brown forewings streaked by metallic silver or white lines and a distinctive dark dash near the wing tip. Its hindwings are a plain, light brownish-gray. This intricate pattern allows it to blend seamlessly into dry grasses and sun-dappled foliage.

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Western Catoptria
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Western Catoptria

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

Baby Western Catoptria moths, called larvae, munch on grass roots underground.

Its scientific name, 'oregonicus,' means 'from Oregon,' where it was first discovered!

This moth belongs to a family called 'grass-veneers' because of how well they hide in grassy areas.

Though a moth, it flies mostly in bright sunshine, often darting quickly between plants!

特殊能力

能力

Grass Camouflage

Western Catoptria has intricately patterned wings that helps them vanish among dry grasses, making it super hard for predators to spot.

能力

Nectar Finder

Western Catoptria can use its long proboscis to sip nectar from tiny flowers, fueling its flight and helping plants pollinate.

能力

Sunlight Seeker

Western Catoptria is active during the day because it has adapted to feed and fly when the sun is out, unlike most moths.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
20-28 mm
サイズ
10-14 mm
寿命
10-21 日
飛行速度
5 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults enjoy flower nectar, while their larvae are busy eating the roots and stems of grasses.

年齢による違い: Larvae consume grass roots and stems, while adults feed exclusively on flower nectar.

主な食物

  • flower nectar
  • grass roots
  • grass stems

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eats

Kentucky bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Larvae feed on the roots and stems.

pollinates

Canada goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Adults visit flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Birds may prey on adult moths.

eaten by

Six-spotted Orbweaver

Araniella displicata

Spiders may catch moths in webs.

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 gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

よくある質問

Western Catoptriaの翼開長は何ですか?

20-28 mm

Western Catoptriaのサイズは何ですか?

10-14 mm

Western Catoptriaの寿命は何ですか?

10-21 日

Western Catoptriaの飛行速度は何ですか?

5 km/h

Western Catoptriaは何を食べますか?

Adults enjoy flower nectar, while their larvae are busy eating the roots and stems of grasses.

Western Catoptriaは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Western Catoptriaはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Western Catoptriaの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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