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Male emperor moths are equipped with large, feathery antennae which have great quantities of olfactory receptors on them. The antennae are spread out to come in contact with as many scent molecules as possible allowing them to detect females from great distances.
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Is there a female moth?
Yes ! Of course there is ! You need a male moth & a female moth to reproduce the species !
How do you know if a moth is male or female?
A Male moth has a more broader body than a male
What happens if a female silk moth mates a female silk moth?
A female silk moth cannot and will not mate with a female silk moth. She will mate with a male silk moth if one is available. If not, she will simply die.
What chemical attracts male moths during mating?
the female moth sends something like a perfume that attracts the male moth
What is one common function of an anthropods antennae?
Smell. Arthropods use their antennae to smell the air. Think of a male moth or mosquito's feathery antennae - those are mainly for sniffing out a female's pheromones, for example. Another is touch.
What male insect has the keenest sense of smell and can detect up to 6.8 miles away?
Male silk moth
What is the definition of emperor?
the male ruler of an empire, red table grape of California emperor, emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia (large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings) or emperor butterfly, (large richly colored butterfly) . ~XDDXDD~
Who lays the eggs on a leaf The female or male butterfly?
female moth lays the eggs on the mulberry leaves
What is a polyphemus moth life expectancy?
Adult Polyphemus moth's life span is only about a week. The male and female mate and the female lays her eggs during this time span.
Is a emperor moth an omnivore?
The emperor moth caterpillar eats from plants while in the caterpillar stage. When it turns into the moth it will feed off of Heather and blackthorn.
Is emperor a proper noun?
It can be, for example, Emperor Butterfly or Emperor Moth.
What is the biggest moth in the US?
The female Eurasian Eagle Owl, the average wingspan of male and female is around 5.2 ft. In birds of prey such as Owls, Falcons, Hawks, Kites, Harriers, Eagles, etc... the Female is about 1/3 larger than the male.
