Williams' Tiger Moth
探検昆虫
Williams' Tiger Moth
Apantesis williamsii
The Williams' Tiger Moth is a beautiful insect with striking orange and black markings. It flutters around at night and is often seen near lights, making it a delightful sight for those who spot it.
生息地: Grasslands
外見
The Williams' Tiger Moth has striking black forewings marked with bold white or creamy streaks. Its hindwings are a vibrant orange with distinct black spots or bands, making it easily distinguishable. The body is fuzzy and often dark with some orange markings.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Erebidae属Apantesis
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 Williams' Tiger Moths only live about two weeks, focusing on finding a mate!
Its fuzzy caterpillar is sometimes called a 'woolly bear,' even though it's not a bear!
These moths are drawn to bright lights at night, which helps scientists spot them!
They don't eat as adults; they survive on energy stored from their caterpillar days!
特殊能力
能力
Warning Colors
Williams' Tiger Moth has vivid orange and black patterns that warn predators of its unpleasant taste, helping them avoid being eaten.
能力
Chemical Defense
Williams' Tiger Moth can release foul-tasting chemicals when threatened, because these deter predators who try to eat them.
能力
Hairy Shield
Williams' Tiger Moth caterpillars have bristly hairs that make them look unappetizing to predators, helping them stay safe while they munch.
能力
Night Navigator
Williams' Tiger Moth can fly efficiently in the dark of night, because this helps them find mates and food sources under cover.
サイズと詳細
- 翼開長
- 30-45 mm
- サイズ
- 15-25 mm
- 寿命
- 7-14 日
- 飛行速度
- 10 km/h
- 脚の数
- 6
食性と食事
Caterpillars munch on plants, while adult moths usually don't eat at all!
年齢による違い: Larvae (caterpillars) are voracious plant-eaters, but adult moths typically do not feed.
主な食物
- Taraxacum officinale
- Plantago major
- Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
- Poa pratensis
- Trifolium repens
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
Little Brown Bats are nocturnal predators that hunt adult moths using echolocation.
eaten by
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Blue Jays are opportunistic feeders and might prey on caterpillars or moths.
eats
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
The caterpillars feed on the leaves of dandelions.
eats
Common Plantain
Plantago major
Its caterpillars also find food in the leaves of common plantain.
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
Williams' Tiger Mothの翼開長は何ですか？
30-45 mm
Williams' Tiger Mothのサイズは何ですか？
15-25 mm
Williams' Tiger Mothの寿命は何ですか？
7-14 日
Williams' Tiger Mothの飛行速度は何ですか？
10 km/h
Williams' Tiger Mothは何を食べますか？
Caterpillars munch on plants, while adult moths usually don't eat at all!
Williams' Tiger Mothは通常どこに生息していますか？
Grasslands
Williams' Tiger Mothはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
Williams' Tiger Mothの脚の数は何ですか？
6
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