Male oak eggar moth (Lasiocampa quercus) resting on a wall. Male oak eggar moths fly during the day and are a red-brown colour,whereas females are nocturnal and are a light brown colour. The females attract males by producing a scent (pheromone) from their abdomen. The first to reach her is likely to copulate successfully with her | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Wheeler, Dr. Keith |
Bildgröße: | 4368 px × 2912 px |
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