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The cactus moth has been eating my grandmothers pie that she leaves out on her window seal to cool.
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Are there any invasive plants in the desert?
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How many chromosomes does a moth have?
It depends on the species. Most species of Rhopalocera have in the neighborhood of 2n = 60 chromosomes.
What animals use camouflage in the tropical rain forest?
The Tropical American Silkworm caterpillar uses mimicry by having fake eyes on its thorax to scare potential predators. Another example of mimicry in the rainforest is a tiger moth species. Instead of visual, its defensive mimicry is auditory. Bats prefer the tiger moth over another moth species, so the tiger moth mimics the sounds of the other moth. This sometimes tricks the bats into leaving the tiger moth alone.
What is the smallest moth?
The atlas moth is the widest moth in the world. Its wing span can reach up to a foot across.
What is the Scientific name for a gypsy moth?
Good question.The Gypsy Moth was a type of moth that is common to England. The de Havilland DH 60 was first called simply as a "Moth". Maybe it was named this because its wings could be folded alongside the fuselage.In 1928 when the new de Havilland Gipsy I engine was installed did the airplane become the "Gypsy Moth".Actually, the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, has never been a common moth in England. It isn't clear to me if this question is about the moth or the airplane...
Do cactus eat plants?
no. but moth larvae does
Do bugs eat cactus?
no. but moth larvae does
Why is the gypsy moth able to do so much damage to trees in the US?
It is a non-native species and therefore has fewer predators.
Is there a female moth?
Yes ! Of course there is ! You need a male moth & a female moth to reproduce the species !
Is the such a thing as a bee hummingbird?
A bee hummingbird is a species of hummingbird, Latin name Mellisuga helenae, native to Cuba, noted for being the smallest living species of bird.
How was the moth Cactoblastis cactorum used to help Australian ranchers?
The moth lays its eggs in the flesh of the cactus, which the young eat and destroy as they grow.
What is an Angoumois moth?
An Angoumois moth is a species of moth which is destructive to grain, Latin name Sitotroga cerealella.
Is the leopard moth a luna moth?
No. The Luna moth is a large green species common in the eastern United States. The term "leopard moth" can refer to several species, depending on where you are from. In the US, it most often refers to Hypercompe scribbonia, a type of tiger moth with black and white wings.
What is the origin of the Aussie slang 'cactus'?
Prickly Pear Cactus (native South American), was brought to Australia in 1788 on the First Fleet. It became a pest, quickly overrunning many thousand acres of farmland. To combat it, the caterpillar/moth Cactoblastis (also South American native), was introduced in the 1920s. Wildly successful, it practically eliminated the spiny exotic in a few years. defeated. Hence, CACTUS, in Australian slang, means: beaten, finished, ruined, kaput etc. e.g. Jim threw just two punches, and Jack was cactus.
Where does the leopard moth live?
"Leopard moth" can refer to several different species, depending on where you are. There is a type of carpenter worm moth called the leopard moth in Europe, and a type of tiger moth called the leopard moth in the US.
What kind of moth is black and tan?
There are a few moths who have black and tan colored wings. A common species of moth with these colors is the Promethea silk moth.
What is the adult size of a moth?
There are many different species of Moth. Some are as tiny as less than a centimeter and others are as big as 30 centimeters. They vary according to species.
