"jerky behavior"

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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1 April 2024

The Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is a tiny moth that belongs to the Choreutidae family. It has a flashy appearance and adopts a bold stance atop a leaf. The Metalmark Moth is known for its dynamic movements, including pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy ''dance floors.'' It also mimics the jumping spider, a predator. These small moths often feature metallic scales and are mostly active during the day (though some are also attracted to lights), exhibiting jerky, pivoting behavior. They may fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, such as those in the genus Saptha, are quite spectacular, with bright green metallic bands. The members of the genus Brenthia, often placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, have eyespots on their wings and have been shown to mimic jumping spider predators effectively. A Metalmark Moth was observed sitting and ''dancing'' on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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13 October 2018

Jerzy Kwiecinski in Warsaw, Poland on 3 October 2018

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