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Hmm... (Buff-Tip, Phalera bucephala)
Nah, I'm pretty sure that's just a couple of tiny sticks
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Hmm... (Buff-Tip, Phalera bucephala)
Nah, I'm pretty sure that's just a couple of tiny sticks
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Invertober Set 2!
4: Palmetto Weevil
5: Painted Spiny Lobster
6: Buff-tip Moth
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Moth #58
Todays moth is a request and it's the buff-tip moth!!!
This moth is common in Europe and asia!!!! It was first discovered in 1758, and has a wingspan of 55-68mm!!! They fly from june to july and the caterpillars are often found eating tree and shrub leaves!!! They also have their patterns to mimic a broken twig!!!
Buff-tip Moth, natureās perfect twig impersonator! The Buff-tip Moth (Phalera bucephala) is a clever camouflage artist found across Europe and parts of Asia. When at rest, this moth folds its wings and mimics a broken twig so perfectly that predators pass it by without a second glance. Its silvery-grey wings, buff-colored ātip,ā and bark-like patterns make it a true illusionist of the insect world. Emerging from caterpillars that love oak and birch, the adult moths are most active in summer nights, fluttering under the moonlight. A brilliant reminder that natureās best defense is often invisibility
The larvae of a Buff-tip moth/oxhuvudspinnare. Huddinge in Stockholm, Sƶdermanland, Sweden (August 18, 2013).
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The wonder of natural camouflage that is the Buff-Tip Moth.
Buff-tip Moth - Mothtober #25
You can find this moth everywhere in Europe, Asia, and Eastern Siberia, between June and July. Their wingspan can be up to 7cm. Their particularity is that they strongly look like little twigs from the side. Their camouflage is on point. And their got their name because of the color of their fur and the patch on their forewing.
For once I already saw this one IRL. Their french name is BucƩphale, like the Horse of Alexander the Great. It means "Bull headed"
About the drawing
I chose to draw 2 of them side by side to showcase their twig-like appearance. I really like the yellow and greyish brown combo. It was the first drawing where I explore a bit more the lighting and shadows and I learned so much drawing it.
Animal of the Day!
Buff-Tip Moth (Phalera bucephala)
(Photo from Butterfly Conservation)
Conservation Status- Unlisted
Habitat- Europe; Asia
Size (Weight/Length)- 3.5 cm
Diet- Tree sap; Leaves
Cool Facts- While maybe not as pretty as a butterfly, thatās not really the buff-tip mothās style. Being a relatively large moth, these friends needed to find a way to escape the eyes of predators. Their wings have a patterning that perfectly mimics a twig and their fur looks like a broken bit. Unlike other moths, buff-tip moths arenāt attracted to light. While the adults donāt eat and survive off of fat stores until they mate. Caterpillars gorge themselves on tree leaves. Apple leaves are a favorite, sometimes causing these moths to be considered pests.
Rating- 11/10 (No need for flashy colors.)