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Butterflies and moths can see ultraviolet (UV) light and wing colors and patterns are principally observed by Lepidoptera in these wavelengths of light. [13] The patterns seen on their wing under UV light differ considerably from those seen in normal light. The UV patterns act as visual cues that help differentiate between species for mating.
Trichophaga tapetzella, the tapestry moth or carpet moth, is a moth of the family Tineidae, commonly referred to as fungus moths. It is found worldwide. The wingspan is 14–18 mm. The head is white, the forewings ochreous-white, thinly strigulated with grey; basal 2/5 dark purplish-fuscous; a roundish grey posterior discal spot; some small ...
Asaphodes beata (also known as the dotted green carpet moth) [2] is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. [3] It is endemic to New Zealand and is a relatively common species that can be found throughout the country in native forest or scrub habitat, mainly observed in clearings.
Asaphodes chlamydota (also known as the elegant carpet moth) [3] is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand, and can be found in the lower part of the North Island and in the South Island. It inhabits native forest and shrublands. The larvae of this species feeds on native Clematis plants including Clematis afoliata ...
Asaphodes adonis (also known as the exquisite carpet moth) is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. [2] It is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is found in native forest at altitudes of between 300 and 1200 metres. The larvae of A. adonis are extremely sluggish in habit, resting on stems of food plant and feeding on the dead ...
Eustroma reticulatum, the netted carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described in 1775, by the Austrian lepidopterists Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller . Description
Entephria caesiata, the grey mountain carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae.The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in the mountainous areas of Europe (including Great Britain, Fennoscandia and the Alps), the Caucasus, Asia Minor, Armenia, Russia, Russian Far East, Siberia, northern Mongolia, Sakhalin and Honshū in Japan.
Horisme intestinata, the brown bark carpet moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is widespread throughout most of temperate North America. The habitat consists of wooded areas. [1] The wingspan is 21–32 mm. [2] [3] Adults are on wing from late May to late July and again from early September to early October.