Cocoon of the Urodidae Moth - Amusing Planet
WEBAug 19, 2014 · The Amazonian moth belonging to the family of Urodidae weaves one of the strangest and most beautiful cocoons in the insect world.
Urodidae - Wikipedia
WEBUrodidae, whose species are commonly known as false burnet moths, is a family of moths in the lepidopteran order. It is the type genus in the superfamily, Urodoidea, with three genera, one of which, Wockia, occurs in Europe.
An UNBELIEVABLE Urodid Moth Cocoon - Rainforest Expeditions
WEBWhile Destin from Smarter Every Day was visiting us here at our jungle lodges in Tambopata, we came across one of the most incredible examples of art in nature we’ve ever seen, a urodid moth cocoon in the Amazon.
Fascinating Nature: The Urodid Moth - SunnySports Blog
WEBJun 19, 2013 · Hailing from the family Urodidae, the Urodid caterpillar is seemingly ordinary, much like the caterpillars of many butterflies and moths that emerge from the cocoon as brilliantly colored and intricately detailed versions of their former selves.
Moths’ Open-Weave Cocoons Adapted to Handle Heavy Forest …
WEBOct 8, 2013 · However, this type of cocoon subjects the moth to the risk of drowning in its own shelter if water should seep into the top and begin to collect at the base. But some clever urodid moths have found a way to mitigate that danger. They weave net-like cocoons so that water easily drains out.
A Moth Inside Its Cocoon - Neatorama
WEBJan 14, 2013 · This wonder of nature is a urodid moth cocoon. What advantage does this screen offer that a full cocoon doesn't? Phil Torres, a biologist, speculates:
Video: Urodid Moth Cocoon - Adaptations for Everyday Survival
WEBVideo: Urodid Moth Cocoon - Adaptations for Everyday Survival. The color of the Urodid moth cocoon protects it from rainforest predators. The bright orange color tricks predators into thinking that the cocoon is poisonous. This adaptation helps a …
False burnet moth cocoon thread - Stock Video Clip - K006/6470
WEBThread holding the cocoon of a false burnet moth (Urodus sp.), attached to the underside of a fern frond. Urodid moths are known for constructing open mesh cocoons to hold their pupae. Filmed in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest.
Urodid moth cocoon - Project Noah
WEBJan 30, 2015 · Urodid moth cocoon. Found this on a tree that was covered in red lichen; it was already empty, so I tried to take a closer shot of it. The caterpillars of this family form a basket around the cocoon that hags from the tree, which prevents ants from eating it.
Urodid Moth Cocoon Peruvian Rainforest Snapshot
WEBSnapshot: Urodid Moth Cocoon. The Urodid moth cocoon is suspended by a thread, which prevents ants from reaching it. It's color fools predators into thinking it is poisonous.
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