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Yes, many moths are "endangered." Anyone who tells you otherwise is not aware of the facts.
But there is more than one way to answer your question (even if "yes" is always the answer). First, I assume by "endangered" you mean that they are listed by a government as being in danger of extinction if not protected. If that is what you mean, then there are several "endangered" moths, two of which are in the United States. Those are the Blackburn's sphinx and the Kern primrose sphinx. You can find the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website's endangered species list here: www.fws.gov/endangered/. But each state in the United States can maintain their own list of threatened or endangered species, and some do not use the federal government's terminology, mostly because those are legal terms associated with the federal list. Some states have Species in Need of Conservation, and certainly many states have moths listed. The federal listing bears more weight than the state's listing, if individuals are found to be in violation of the protection rights given by the Endangered Species Act. Not all countries maintain endangered species lists the same way that the U.S. government does, nor do they define "threatened" or "endangered" the same way. These are legal terms--not terms that state a certain reality. Some species are in peril, but are not on any list because of a lack of information and funding to obtain the information.
Because of the lack of information needed to list an animal according to the Endangered Species Act, and because it takes time, expertise, and money to list an organism, many plants and animals are not listed when they should be. Many would argue that all of the large moths in the United States should be on the Endangered Species List, if not endangered, then threatened.
One worldwide threatened species list can be found at http://www.iucnredlist.org/. Note that the worldwide term is "threatened" and not "endangered." If you type "moth" into the search engine, you will find many moths listed not only as threatened, but as extinct!
Many lepidopterists (those who study moths and butterflies) have noticed a sharp decline in the large moths worldwide. They believe this could be caused by an increase in the use of lights at night, which interferes with male mating behavior. It also might be due to pesticides or other environmental factors such as climate change.
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How does a blue morpho reproduce?
Ah, the majestic blue morpho butterfly! They reproduce like many other butterflies do. The male butterfly will attract a female with his colorful wings and gentle dances. Once they mate, the female will lay her eggs on the leaves of specific plants, and the life cycle begins anew, bringing more beauty to the world.
What do blue morpho butterflies eat?
the blue morph butterfly eats pea plant family
Why is butterfiys endangered?
The most well known butterfly that is endangered in the Rainforest is called the Blue Morpho butterfly. These butterflies are easily spotted by their light blue, shiny wings and small brown dots.
What Insects migrate?
Several insects migrate, including monarch butterflies, dragonflies, and locusts. These insects migrate to find better food sources, suitable breeding grounds, or to escape unfavorable weather conditions. Migration is a survival strategy for these insects to ensure their populations remain healthy and stable.
What insects migrate long distances?
Monarch Butterflies. They fly south for the winter like birds do.
Do blue morpho butterflies have organ systems?
Yes, Blue Morpho Butterflies do have organ systems. They are organisms therefore they have organ systems.
Do blue morpho butterflies have eyes?
yes
Dose blue morpho butterfly have any natural predators?
do blue morpho butterflies have any enemies
What is a blue morpho butterflies behavior?
it gets drunk
Where blue morpho butterflies have their young and about how many do they have?
threw their wings
How does a blue morpho butterfly make its shelter?
Blue Morpho Butterflies generally live in trees. They will find a place in the shade where they are protected from the weather.
How long is a morpho butterfly?
The blue morpho butterfly is 5 to 8 inches long, one of the largest butterflies known.
Who are the enemies of the Blue Morpho butterfly?
The Blue Morpho butterflies have many enemies. Their enemies are as follows: cats, fish, birds, other predatory insects, and human beings.
How heavy do Blue Morpho Butterflies get?
Approx. 1 gram, it depends on what size, and how old.
How does a blue morpho butterflies behave?
Blue morpho butterflies spend their life drinking nectar, sipping juices from rotting fruits of the forest floor, going up to the canopy of the rainforest to sun bask (cuz they're cold blooded), and mating.
How long can a blue morpho live?
The blue morpho butterfly is 5 to 8 inches long, one of the largest butterflies known.
What class is a morpho butterfly in?
Morphos are a sub-family of beautiful iridescent-blue butterflies that inhabit the tropical rainforests of South America. One of the most popular morphos, the Blue Morpho, (Morpho Menelaus,) is my favorite butterfly. They are an extremely beautiful shade of aqua blue.
