Eudryas grata
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| Order: | Lepidoptera
(Moths + butterflies) |
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| Family: | Noctuidae
(Owlet moths) |
| Subfamily: | Agaristinae
(Forester moths) |
| Genus: | Eudryas
(Wood nymphs) |
| Species: | E. grata
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| Eudryas grata Fabricius, 1793
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Eudryas grata is a moth known as the beautiful wood nymph. The caterpillars are known to feed on the Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia).
Description
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Range
Many regions of North America
Status
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Habitat
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Life cycle
Eggs
Larvae
Pupa
Adult
Adult is visually comparable to bird droppings, presumably beneficial for camouflage. Fore-wings are largely white in colour, with accents of golden brown and copper brown (see image for typical patterning). Black head and antennae, with a black dorsal stripe continuing down to the upper abdomen. Abdomen and hind-wings are largely yellowish/cream in colour. When at rest, it's forelimbs typically sit prominently forward; these forelimbs appear thick and fluffy (though the tips are bare), making its appearance reminiscent of a sloth hanging from a tree.
Reproduction
Taxonomy
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Larvae host plants
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Adult food sources
Not Applicable. As with many other moths, this moth is only known to feed in its larval (caterpillar) stage.
Origin of name
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Migration
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Defense against predators
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Human interaction
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Threats
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Genome
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Conservation
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See also
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External links
- Photographs of Eudryas grata in their moth and caterpillar forms
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
- Ohio State University profile
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