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Atlas moths are eaten by almost all predators that eat insects. They are also captured by humans to be sold as specimens and the cocoons are sometimes made into coin purses.
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Can moths harm humans?
Yes, the tiger moth or garden moth as it is known is harmful to predators. The fluids in the moths body are poisonous and can be harmful if ingested.
What would happen if there were no predators in the forest would colors of the moths change over time?
If there were no predators in the forest than there would be no reason for the moths to change their colours. Also the creatures that they eat will populate too much and there will be too much of them.
Do moths sting people?
No they are totally harmless, they look that way to deter predators.
How do the eye spots on their wings help Luna moths?
They, and many other moths and butterflies, use these spots to fool predators. The markings appear to be huge, glaring eyes, which frightens carnivores, thus protecting the moth.
Why do moths have plumose?
Most, but not all, moths have "fur" on their bodies. It is to regulate body temperature and provide protection from the environment and predators.
Are atlas moths found in the US?
yes
Is a atlas moth helpful or harmful?
Atlas moths are very helpful, they play an important role in commerce. Atlas moths are used for the brown strands of silk they excrete and in places like Taiwan, their cocoons are used to make purses.
Why do moths have camouflage?
moths have camouflage so that a lizard wont eat it
What are the enemies of an atlas moth?
The Atlas Moth has very few enemies. Some species of caterpillars will eat the larvae of the Atlas Moth. Atlas Moths are used in India to make a type of silk. The fibers from their cocoons are harvested after the Atlas Moth has emerged.
What’s an external adaptation peppered moths have?
Peppered moths have Camouflage and Mimicry, the use of Camouflage is to hide from predators.
What are the predators of a zebra swallowtail butterfly?
Predators of zebra swallowtail butterflies include birds, spiders, dragonflies, robber flies and other insects.
Can a moth pee on people?
yes you should be living in fear. moths are very dangerous predators.
When England became industrialized soot from factories helped which moths survive?
Moths with lighter coloration were more visible against the darkened bark (as a result of the soot) and were thus more easily spotted by predators. Moths with darker coloration had a selective advantage as they were less visible to predators.
What are some of the largest moths in the world and how wide are their wingspans?
It is called the Atlas moth and the wingspan is 14 inches
How do Luna moths catch their prey?
Luna moths are not predators. Caterpillars eat plants, and adults do not have mouths at all, so they can't eat!
Can moths harm humans?
Yes, the tiger moth or garden moth as it is known is harmful to predators. The fluids in the moths body are poisonous and can be harmful if ingested.
What would happen if there were no predators in the forest would colors of the moths change over time?
If there were no predators in the forest than there would be no reason for the moths to change their colours. Also the creatures that they eat will populate too much and there will be too much of them.
