Description and types of dipper butterfly. The time of the she-bear
Butterflies got their name “dipper” for the appearance of caterpillars whose body is covered with dark long hairs. These caterpillars really look like little cubs in appearance.
Bear butterflies are perfectly protected from enemies: their blood is poisonous and bitter, in addition, the bear has a frightening color. Caterpillars are also well protected, in addition to poisonous blood, they have poisonous hairs that provoke a strong allergic reaction in people.
Dipper butterflies are medium and large sizes. As a rule, they are variegated and brightly colored. The front wings are triangular in shape, they are wide and elongated. The wings are decorated with a pattern of stripes, lines and spots. The hind wings are not so variegated, yellow, red and pink. When the bear is in a calm state, the wings are folded by the house.
Their trunk is thick and completely covered with hairs. The legs are shaggy and short. The antennae are comb.
Bear lifestyle
Bears live all over the world. About 11 thousand species of these butterflies are counted. About 60 species live in the European part of our country.
Basically, these butterflies lead a nocturnal or twilight lifestyle, but certain species fly during the day, for example, plantain bear. The mouth apparatus of these butterflies is not developed, so they do not eat throughout their lives.
Dipper caterpillars are multivorous, they eat many shrubbery and herbaceous plants, in addition, they harm numerous trees.
Before pupating, the caterpillar weaves a silky friable cocoon. It braids falling hairs into the walls of the cocoon. Inside the cocoon, the pupae of the dipper are motionless.
Madame Bear
One of the prominent representatives of the family in the middle lane is Madame Bear. The wingspan of the butterfly reaches 55 millimeters. The hind wings of the lady-lady are yellow or bright red.
These butterflies live in shady, humid places. They meet from June to July. Their habitats are ravines, rivers, forest glades. Caterpillars eat leaves of bushes and herbaceous plants, for example, willow, blackberry and raspberry. Caterpillars spend winter in the soil and pupate in spring.
Ursa Kaya
Another widespread group of dipper bears is the kaya dipper. These butterflies are very beautiful, and they are one of the largest in Russia, their wingspan reaches 80 millimeters.
The Kaya bear has coffee-brown front wings with white bandages. On the hind wings of red color there are large black peas with a blue tint.
Kayi bears are found in late summer. Caterpillars of black color, shaggy. They appear in the fall and winter. These caterpillars have a very dense cover consisting of hairs, thanks to it they resemble fluffy animals. During danger, the caterpillar becomes in a protective position: it twists into a ring, thus it protects all its vital organs, and the body is reliably protected from enemies by thick poisonous hairs. When the caterpillars pupate, they hide under the fallen trunks, stones and there they weave their cocoons.
Ursa Bear
In the steppe zone of our country, the dipper Heba lives. The wingspan of this butterfly reaches 55 millimeters. Their front wings are light, there are black spots at the outer edge, and 3 narrow black bandages are located in the center. The hind wings are reddish in color with black spots. These are nocturnal butterflies. They fly from May to July.
The Indonesian posted on his facebook a video from a strange-looking creature that looked like a hybrid of a moth and a spider with furry legs. Commentators write that it would be better to burn your house than to be near this creature. True, it turned out that this is not a monster from another planet, but the most common insect before mating.
A resident of Indonesia, who calls himself on Facebook Gandik, tickled the nerves of his subscribers by sharing on Facebook a photo of a strange creature that looked like a butterfly from another planet.
Seeing the picture, people did not understand why this creature is still not on fire. Although, as the experience of a woman from Kansas shows, so really.
“What the hell is this and why is it still not burning?”
"ABOUT GOD, NO, I WILL BURN ALL THE COUNTRY WHEN I SEE THIS CREATION."
People did not understand what kind of creature was in front of them, but guessed that it was a hybrid of a spider and a moth. Or moths with caterpillars. In any case, most people did not want to face it at all.
“Let me be drawn to hell better than I will face it.”
“I will need to be revived if I step on it.”
For those who have very strong nerves, a post was also attached to the post where the mysterious creature moves its paws.
The video showed a bear butterfly (in Latin, the name sounds like Creatonotos gangis). According to the Daily Mail, such hairy legs of these insects can not always be seen, but only during the mating period.
With the help of these tubes - koremat filled with blood or air - the male males secrete pheromones. Hair, of which about 3 thousand on each tube, help to spread these odors.
The size of the koremat depends on how much the male ate the leaves of the poisonous plants when it was a caterpillar.
But even when Facebook users found out what kind of creature in front of them, their sympathy for them did not increase.
"Yes, it's worse than a spider."
"This is terrible!!! Why does this exist? !!! I would leave the place wherever it was and never return. ”
Such butterflies are found in Asia and Australia, and now people doubt whether it is worth going to this country. After all, there you can also stumble on fluffy spiders, which at first glance.
“Look, dear, that’s why we don’t have to go to Australia.”
But not only insects dream of Internet users in nightmares, sea creatures may well give odds to spiders and dipper butterflies. This fisherman from Murmansk regularly posts photos, and subscribers can’t tear himself away from them.
Our planet is full of exciting puzzles. And it often happens that a person is faced with objects or living organisms, the existence of which he had no idea. And if earlier it was necessary to turn to encyclopedias for an answer, today web users are happy to give answers to all questions.
1. Mysterious guest
One of the users of the Internet asked what kind of alien creature is depicted in the picture. However, people competent in these matters were quick to assure that this was not an alien and not a demonic creature, but only a male moth. And to be more precise, the photo shows a male bear-butterfly from the genus Creatonotos, a characteristic feature of which is the orange in the black dot of the abdomen and two large tubular organs covered with many hairs.
2. Plaque on the wall of the can
The shocked user puzzled the public with the question of what a strange plaque appeared on the wall of a can with a carnivorous plant. It turns out that this is nothing more than a Slime mold, which is one or many cells. Cells grow very quickly and are able to move. One of the defendants recommended that the author pinch off a slice of mucus, put it in a separate jar and feed it with oats, so that in time he could have an unusual pet.
3. Strange bees
The nest of strange bees that one of the users of the World Wide Web stumbled upon turned out to be a settlement of dwarf honey bees Florea. This type of insect is no larger than house flies in size, they are common in all areas of the western part of the Persian Gulf, in the east to the south-west of China, on the islands of Borneo, Java and Sumatra.
4. Unusual find
At low tide, a tourist found this strange creature on the beach of New Zealand and shared a photo on the net. As it turned out, this is part of the marine life called siphonophore, namely the swimming bell, which allows the creature to move. By the way, it is better not to touch such finds with your hands the way they can leave a burn.
5. Adhesive plaster with a surprise
These strange green things found on an old patch are most likely the acrylates that make up the band-aid. And their unusual appearance is due to a long stay in a humid environment, and then a sharp change in temperature.
6. Frightening garland
People found a “garland” of a very unattractive appearance in the courtyard. One of the netizens suggested that they were snake eggs, which literally fell out of it during the attack of a bird of prey.
7. Mysterious fruits
Walking through the park, someone found this strange bump, brought it home and forgot about it until the scales began to crack loudly, exposing the bright berries. Experienced connoisseurs of flora convinced the unfortunate that this is just a seed cone of magnolia and, if you're lucky, you can grow a real tree from its seeds.
8. Door construction
The puzzled user posted on the Internet a photo of a strange toilet door. The architect, who saw this, answered him that such a “frank” design of the door confuses many visitors thereby reducing their number. This allows you to significantly save on cleaning.
9. Baby
An active network user threw a cry for help. The fact is that during a walk he came across this strange creature. The baby froze and was on the verge of death. It turned out that the rescued baby is a cub of a spotted blue ambistoma, which lives in deciduous forests and feeds on small insects.
10. Design of bus windows
If, while in London, you see this strange car, do not be surprised! This is a food delivery robot from Starship Technologies.
13. Magic things
A worried person posted this image on the web in the hope of getting an explanation of what this pine branch at the door of his car means. Informed defendants assured him that pine means immortality, rebirth and overcoming difficulties, and the ritual of burning a pine branch helps to overcome diseases and improve health. So, if you come across something like that - don't worry, maybe someone just cares about you.
14. Transparent mass
Incredibly, in this transparent mass there are more than a hundred eggs of a predatory snail. Do not be scared if you find something similar on the banks of a freshwater river.
15. A wonderful find
The mysterious find in the relatives' house turned out to be a very valuable thing, namely the Nixie tube CD47 discharge indicator. This is its largest and most expensive variety.
16. Catch
The man was very surprised to catch this creature while fishing, and shared his perplexity on the net. Competent users told him that this sea lily is a common inhabitant of the oceans and seas. By the way, it is worth noting that taking this creature with your bare hands is dangerous.
17. Mysterious headdress
Perhaps you also wondered what this white contraption means on the heads of nuns in Catholic countries. It turns out that this is the Crown of Five Sacred Wounds - the headdress of members of the Birgitti Order.
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The butterfly bear got its name due to the appearance of the caterpillar, which is covered with thick hairs resembling bear fur. Large fur lumps are really more like animal cubs than insects.
Family Features
All bears have relatively large sizes. They have a plump body. The front wings are triangular in shape, most species are colored brightly. Hind wings smaller, often modest in color. A calm or resting butterfly dipper folds its wings with a house, hiding their brightness.
An important feature inherent in the whole family is poisonousness. The blood of these butterflies has a bitter aftertaste - this is for those who did not understand the motley wing signal and still decided to attack. Most poisonous creatures look catchy, as if warning predators of their own characteristics. It is difficult to digest such prey, it can cause irritation in the digestive system or allergies.
Youth is no worse protected. The caterpillar of the bear butterfly not only has bitter poisonous blood, but its hairs also emit a strong irritating substance. She should not only be chewed, but even touched. Due to this feature, both adult butterflies and caterpillars practically have no natural enemies.
Caterpillar
Before turning into butterflies, the caterpillars have a lot of work to do and fulfill the important task of eating enough for the future. Therefore, they are omnivorous and voracious. Caterpillars eat shrubbery and herbaceous plants, foliage of trees. It harms the plantations.
Before pupation, the caterpillar weaves a loose silky cocoon. It weaves its own hairs into the walls. The pupa inside the cocoon is motionless.
Bear Butterfly Lifestyle
Bears are common throughout the world. Entomologists know about 11 thousand species representing the family of dipper. At least 60 species of these butterflies live in the European part of Russia.
Most bears lead a night or life, but there are certain species that are awake during the day, although there are such a minority.
It is noteworthy that the bears do not have a developed oral apparatus. Adult sexually mature individuals - adults - do not eat food.
Bear Madam
In the middle lane, the lady bear mrs. Is very common. It is quite large, wingspan reaches 5.5 cm.
These butterflies live in shady and humid places in June and July. They inhabit ravines, riverbanks, forest glades and glades. Caterpillars eat leaves of shrubs and herbaceous plants: willow, blackberry, wild strawberry. Pupation occurs in spring.
Ursa Kaya
No less common is the Kaya bear. Representatives of the species are very beautiful. The wingspan up to 8 cm makes them one of the largest in our country.
The front wings of the Kaya bear are coffee brown, with white constrictions. On the hind red wings are large black and blue peas.
Kayi bears live in late summer. Their black furry caterpillars appear in the fall, tolerate winter, and in summer turn into butterflies. At the moment of danger, the caterpillars fold into a ring, protecting all their important organs, exposing the poisonous hairs out. Caterpillars weave their cocoons under snags, dumped tree trunks.
American polar bear
The beautiful snow-white butterfly dipper with a furry head is actually a formidable pest for agriculture and forestry. This species originally from North America in the middle of the last century came to Europe, from where it spread throughout Ukraine, the south and west of Russia, penetrated into Turkmenistan and other countries of the Middle East. Experts believe that this could not have happened due to natural reasons and the butterflies got to the mainland with goods transported across the Atlantic.
As this butterfly is sometimes called, it is of medium size, its wingspan does not exceed 3.6 cm. Ecologists and the Quarantine Service are taking measures to prevent the further spread of this pest.
Leopard bear
This butterfly flies in the eastern United States. Its wingspan reaches 8 cm, which makes it one of the largest representatives of the family.
Ursa Bear
A common species of hebe damsels is found in the steppe zone. This bear is a rural butterfly, it can be found at night, from May to July.
The wingspan of Heba reaches 5.5 cm. Her front wings are light, with dark constrictions. Hind wings red, decorated with dark spots.
Gloomy cave butterfly
The Trans-Caspian gloomy bear is a very unusual butterfly. The name she owes and unprepossessing appearance, and lifestyle. This insect spends most of its life on the walls of caves and stalactites growing on them. At night, this butterfly gets out of the shelter and often flies up to the tourist camps, attracted by the light of bonfires. It is noteworthy that the caterpillars and pupae live far from the caves, preferring the steppes covered with wormwood and herbs.
This species is still poorly understood. And other representatives of the bears keep many secrets.
The bear caterpillar has no less attractive appearance than its butterfly. However, the external beauty hides the presence of a dangerous poison, which can harm human health. These do a lot of harm to the plant world, so often the owners of gardens have to look with them. Very gluttonous and feed on the leaves of most garden trees and crops.
Dipper caterpillars are nocturnal. They build their spider webs and live there in small colonies. At night, individuals leave the nests and go in search of food. As morning approaches, the caterpillars return to their nests again. This lifestyle continues until they grow up. Fortified individuals are able to survive one by one.
On a note!
Homeland is North America, from which individuals migrated to the territory of modern Europe. Today, this species can be found in Ukraine, Turkmenistan, the southern and western parts of Russia, and also in many regions of the Middle East.
Ursa Kaya
This pest is common throughout the European part of Russia. Its representatives are also found in Siberia and the Far East. All that she uses for self-defense.
On a note!
At the moment of danger, the caterpillar of the she-bear Kaya curls up and protects its vital organs from attack in this way. At the ends of the hairs is available. It can lead to the development of an allergic reaction in humans. Of particular danger to children.
Years of butterflies are observed in late summer, so the caterpillars appear in the fall. Black furry individuals winter well in snags or dumped tree trunks.
Leopard bear
The caterpillar of the largest of the family of butterfly bears. The wingspan of a winged insect reaches 8 cm. The name was given due to its color, which looks like stripes of a leopard. Found in the eastern United States. Caterpillars feed on herbaceous plants, as well as shrubs and foliage of trees.
Dipper Spilarctia imperialis
They build spider webs and live in colonies in them. This provides protection from many predators. In search of food, individuals travel at night. In the afternoon they sleep. These caterpillars have a natural enemy - ground beetles. They live right in their nests and eat individuals.
Madam Bears
They have a black color. On the sides of the body are bright and yellow stripes. There are also small villi on the body. In case of danger, the caterpillar behaves like most representatives of this large family. She curls up and points her villi at the enemy.
Prefers to eat mountain ash, nettle, poplar, buttercups, blackberries, wild strawberries. The caterpillar hibernates in the roots of plants, trunks of old trees. Pupation occurs in spring. Cocoons are located on the surface of the soil.
Dipper hebe
This species lives in the steppe zone and has a wide distribution area. Butterflies are found in central and southern Europe, Transcaucasia, Asia Minor, Mongolia, China and many other countries. On the territory of Russia, individuals can be found in Siberia, the Caucasus, Crimea, Central Asia and Kazakhstan.
Outwardly, it is a black caterpillar, on the body of which there is a large number of long dark gray villi. On the sides, these villi are more orange tint. They feed on dandelions, plantain, milkweed, millennials, thyme.
Thus, the caterpillars of the butterflies of the bear family are characterized by an unusual appearance, which helps them to disguise themselves in different territories. To protect the tracks there are poisonous villi. This allowed individuals to maintain their populations. For agriculture, the gluttony of caterpillars is a real danger and requires the use of additional measures to prevent the eating of crops.
