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Pond adjutant

Pond adjutant

Aethriamanta gracilis

A species of Aethriamanta

Gliding gracefully over water bodies, pond adjutant exhibits a striking lifecycle with aquatic nymphs that metamorphose into brilliantly flying adults. These aerial acrobats possess a unique rectal gill system during their larval stage for underwater respiration. As adults, their vision is unparalleled, facilitated by large, compound eyes adept at detecting even the most minute movements, essential for capturing prey during flight. The species plays a vital role in controlling mosquito populations, serving as a natural pest management agent.

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Attributes of Pond adjutant
Habitat
Beside freshwater pond
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, flies, moths, butterflies
Larva Food Source
Aquatic insect larvae, zooplankton, small fish, tadpoles, other aquatic invertebrates
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Pond adjutant is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Pond adjutant typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
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Species Status of Pond adjutant
Widespread
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Distribution Area of Pond adjutant
Singapore
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Life Cycle of Pond adjutant
Egg The egg of the pond adjutant is typically laid on water plants or directly into the water. These eggs are small and oval-shaped, often difficult to discern with the naked eye.
Naiad Upon hatching, the naiad stage begins, showing an aquatic lifestyle. The pond adjutant naiads are predatory and undergo several molts, growing larger and developing wing pads as they prepare for adulthood.
Adult Emerging from the final naiad stage, the adult pond adjutant exhibits full wings and reproductive capabilities. The body is slender with definitive color patterns, and the creature becomes airborne, hunting and seeking mates.
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Predators of Pond adjutant Larvae
Aquatic insects, fish, tadpoles, newts, salamanders
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Scientific Classification of Pond adjutant
Class
Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Family
Skimmers
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Youth Habitat of Pond adjutant
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Pond adjutant
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Savannas, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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How Can You Attract Pond adjutant
Due to the predatory nature of pond adjutant, the use of trap food is not typically applicable for locating them. However, one may observe their hunting behavior to spot them in a natural habitat.
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Habitat Preferences of Pond adjutant Through Different Life Stages
The naiads of pond adjutant are aquatic, typically found in standing or slow-moving water bodies like ponds, marshes, or calm stream edges where they cling to submerged vegetation or debris. Upon emerging as adults, they frequently inhabit nearby terrestrial areas with ample vegetation, often returning to watery environments to mate and lay eggs. To find the stages of pond adjutant, one must search freshwaters for naiads and adjacent vegetated lands or air spaces for adults, especially during warm days when they are most active.
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How and Where Can You Find Pond adjutant at Different Life Stages
Egg Pond adjutant eggs are laid in water or on aquatic vegetation. To find them, carefully inspect the surfaces of leaves, stems, or submerged objects in calm freshwater bodies such as ponds or slow-moving streams.
Naiad Pond adjutant naiads are aquatic and predatory. Look for them in shallow freshwater environments, turning over rocks, and inspecting under debris where they may be hiding or hunting.
Adult After naiadl development, pond adjutant emerge and undergo a transition period. During this time, they can be found near their natal aquatic habitats, clinging to vegetation or rocks as their exoskeleton hardens.
Adult pond adjutant are strong fliers and can be seen patrolling territories or perched on twigs, leaves, or other elevated points near bodies of water. Searching along the edges of rivers, ponds, and lakes on warm days can yield sightings of these creatures.
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Beneficial Effects of Pond adjutant
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Diets
Mosquitoes, Small Aquatic Insects
Pond adjutant preys on various small aquatic insects, including mosquitoes, both in its adult and naiad stages. These predators utilize their exceptional flying abilities to snatch their prey mid-air. Nnaiads employ ambush tactics underwater. Their diet is essential for their survival and helps control pest populations in their habitats. An intriguing fact is that pond adjutant can consume prey up to 60% of its own size.
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