17-397: (Redirected from Leopard Moth ) Leopard Moth may refer to: Giant leopard moth , or Hypercompe scribonia Zeuzera pyrina , a member of the family Cossoidea De Havilland Leopard Moth , a 1933 three seat de Havilland plane Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
34-403: A few are subshrubs growing to 60 centimetres (24 inches) tall. The leaves are sessile or have a poorly defined petiole . They have three or five parallel veins that diverge in the wider part of the leaf. Leaves are broad or narrow, depending on the species. The inflorescences are borne on stalks typically 5–40 centimetres (2– 15 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches) tall, and can be a short cone or
51-580: A long spike, with numerous tiny wind-pollinated flowers . The boundaries of the genus Plantago have been fairly stable, with the main question being whether to include Bougueria (one species from the Andes ) and Littorella (2–3 species of aquatic plants). There are about 200 species of Plantago , including: The genus name Plantago descends from the classical Latin name plantago , which in classical Latin meant some Plantago species, including Plantago major and Plantago media . In Latin
68-408: A pattern of neat black blotches, some solid and some hollow. The overside of the abdomen is dark blue with orange markings, while the underside is white with solid black spots, and males have a narrow yellow line on the sides. Their legs have black and white bands. Adult moths are strictly nocturnal and do not generally fly before nightfall. This species has a notable sexual dimorphism in size, with
85-457: A variety of broadleaf plants, such as broadleaf plantains , dandelions , and violets : Plantago Plantago Coronopus Bougeria Psyllium Littorella Psyllium Mill. Plantago is a genus of about 200 species of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae , commonly called plantains or fleaworts . The common name plantain is shared with the unrelated cooking plantain . Most are herbaceous plants , though
102-476: Is astringent , anti- toxic , antimicrobial , anti-inflammatory , anti-histamine , as well as demulcent , expectorant , styptic and diuretic . Externally, a poultice of the leaves is useful for insect bites, poison-ivy rashes, minor sores, and boils . In folklore it is even claimed to be able to cure snakebite and was used by the Dakota Indian tribe of North America for this. Internally, it
119-463: Is a moth of the family Erebidae . They are distributed through North America from southern Ontario , and southern and eastern United States through New England , Mexico , and south to Colombia . The obsolete name, Ecpantheria scribonia, is still occasionally encountered. They are known to be attracted to bitter, unripe vegetables and broccoli flowers. This moth species has a wingspan of 76 mm (3 in). Its wings are bright white with
136-482: Is obtained by grinding off the husk . This mucilage, also known as psyllium , is commonly sold as Isabgol , a laxative which is used to control irregular bowel syndrome and constipation. It has been used as an indigenous Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for a whole range of bowel problems. Psyllium supplements are typically used in powder form, along with adequate amounts of fluids. A dose of at least 7 grams daily taken with adequate amounts of fluid (water, juice)
153-478: Is of the " woolly bear " kind, with a thick coat of black bristles ( setae ) and red or orange bands between its segments, which become conspicuous when the caterpillar rolls into a ball for defense. Like the banded woolly bear , its hairs are not urticant nor venomous and do not typically cause irritation. The moth overwinters as a caterpillar, often under the bark of decaying wood. The caterpillar grows to be 7.6 cm (3 in) long. The caterpillar eats
170-472: Is used by some for management of elevated cholesterol. There are a number of psyllium products used for constipation . The usual dose is about 3.5 grams twice a day. Psyllium is also a component of several ready-to-eat cereals. In Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Russia, leaves from Plantago major are used as a folk remedy to preventing infection on cuts and scratches because of its antiseptic properties. In Slovenia and other Central European regions,
187-533: Is used for coughs and bronchitis , as a tea , tincture , or syrup . Tea made from the leaves may help cure diarrhea. Plantain seed husks expand and become mucilaginous when wet, especially those of P. psyllium , which is used in common over-the-counter bulk laxative and fiber supplement products such as Metamucil . P. psyllium seed is useful for constipation , irritable bowel syndrome , dietary fiber supplementation, and diverticular disease . Mucilage from desert indianwheat ( P. ovata )
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#1732790405997204-412: The adult male reaching about 51 mm (2 in) in length, while the adult female grows up to 30 mm (1.2 in).The leopard moth requires two years to complete its round of life. In Missouri, adults are on the wing from May to September and are multivoltine . During mating sessions, the wings of the male cover most of the female's abdomen, which can sometimes lead to the loss of wing scales in
221-423: The female and have negative effects on her flight efficiency. Their mating sessions are notably long-lasting, taking more than 24 hours. They stay mostly immobile during the whole process, but move from spot to spot to thermoregulate , walking into shadowy areas if too hot or into sunlight if too cold. The male effectuates the locomotion, while the female folds her legs to make her easier to carry. The caterpillar
238-415: The leaves were traditionally used topically as a cure for blisters resulting from friction (such as caused by tight shoes etc.). There may also be a use for plantains in the abatement of enteric methane from ruminants , as the natural compounds present (e.g. condensed tannins ; ~14 g/kg DM), affect the acetate-propionate ratio in the rumen , which is a primary mechanism by which methanogenesis
255-742: The name was formed from the classical Latin word planta = "sole of the foot". The name was so formed in Latin because the leaves of these species grow out near flat at ground level. The suffix -ago in Latin means "a sort of". The species are found all over the world, including the Americas , Asia , Australia , New Zealand , Africa and Europe . Many species in the genus are cosmopolitan weeds. They are found in many different habitats , most commonly in wet areas like seepages or bogs . They can also be found in alpine and semi-alpine or coastal areas. The cosmopolitan weeds can be frequently seen at
272-733: The side of roads. Plantains are used as food plants by the larvae of some species of Lepidoptera ( butterfly and moth ). Plantain has been consumed as human food since prehistory . For example, archaeological recovery along California 's Central Coast has demonstrated use of this species as a food since the Millingstone Horizon . The broad-leaved varieties are sometimes used as a leaf vegetable for salads , green sauce , and so on. Tender young plantain leaves can be eaten raw and older leaves can be cooked. The seeds can be cooked like rice. Plantago species have been used since prehistoric times as herbal remedies . The herb
289-557: The title Leopard moth . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leopard_moth&oldid=908744181 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Animal common name disambiguation pages Giant leopard moth The giant leopard moth ( Hypercompe scribonia )
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