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Yes ! Of course there is ! You need a male moth & a female moth to reproduce the species !
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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.
How do you know if a moth is male or female?
A Male moth has a more broader body than a male
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.
Why is there not much on the internet about moth behavior for example what is the behavior of a dying moth and a pregnant moth?
Female moths emerge from their cocoons with all their eggs fully formed in their abdomens, and the eggs are not fertilized until they are being laid (by male gametes stored in the female's spermatheca from mating). They keep laying eggs until they die in most cases. In other words, almost any female moth you find is a "pregnant moth", which is why there is no literature on behavior of pregnant moths.
What chemical attracts male moths during mating?
the female moth sends something like a perfume that attracts the male moth
Who lays the eggs on a leaf The female or male butterfly?
female moth lays the eggs on the mulberry leaves
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.
How far can a male emperor moth smell a female emperor moth?
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.
The ovaries produce a female gamete each month?
The ovaries do not actually produce a female gamete each moth. The ovaries prepare a female gamete for fertilization every month.
Why do the yucca plant and yucca moth live together?
The female yucca moth chooses to go to nearby yucca plant in order to get the pollen from the plant. The moth then starts to lay eggs in the large flowers of the yucca plant.
Which of the following types of chemicals released into the air by female gypsy moths and female silk moths attract males of their respective moth species?
Pheromones....
How does a moth protect itself from enemies?
The female moth releases a pheromone when she is ready to mate that can be detected by male moths up to a mile away. The female moth will only mate with the male that reaches her first.
