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Venerable dart

Venerable dart

Agrotis venerabilis

A species of Agrotis

The wingspan is about 3.5 cm .

General Info About Venerable dart
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Attributes of Venerable dart
Habitat
forest
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers, honeydew, plant sap, decaying fruit, floral secretions
Larva Food Source
Leaves of grasses, cereal crops, vegetables, broad-leaf plants, herbaceous vegetation
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Venerable dart 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
The Venerable dart feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
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Life Cycle of Venerable dart
Egg The round or oval-shaped eggs of venerable dart are minute and variably colored to camouflage with the surrounding environment. Laid in clusters, they provide the necessary protection to the developing larva inside.
Larva Upon hatching, the larval venerable dart is worm-like with a segmented body. It's primarily focused on feeding and growth, molting several times. The larva can drastically vary in color and patterns throughout its instars.
Pupal Entering the pupal stage, venerable dart encloses itself inside a chrysalis or cocoon. This phase is a transition with significant metamorphosis. The body reorganizes internally, developing adult features while immobile and defenseless.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult venerable dart's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of Venerable dart
3.5 - 4 cm
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Predators of Venerable dart Larvae
Birds, rodents, lizards, spiders, insectivorous insects
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Predators of Adult Venerable dart
Bats, birds, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Venerable dart
The venerable dart has the unique ability to thermoregulate, creating a specialized heat-producing organ to maintain body temperature during cold nights.
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Scientific Classification of Venerable dart
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How Can You Attract Venerable dart
Adults of venerable dart might be attracted to light traps due to their nocturnal activity or bait such as fermented fruit or sugary solutions.
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Habitat Preferences of Venerable dart Through Different Life Stages
To find the eggs of venerable dart, one should inspect the undersides of leaves or hidden amongst plant debris, as females often deposit them discreetly in those areas. During its larval stage, the caterpillar of venerable dart is typically found in soil or close to the ground, often within the host plant, where it feeds nocturnally and hides during the day. The pupal stage commonly occurs underground or within a cocoon in leaf litter; thus, careful excavation near larval feeding sites may be necessary. Seeking out the adult venerable dart usually involves nighttime searches around meadows or fields, as it prefers to fly and mate after dusk.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Venerable dart
Night time is most suitable for observing adult venerable dart moths, as they are primarily nocturnal. For larvae, daytime searching may yield more sightings, especially in their natural habitats.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Venerable dart
Mild, humid nights are ideal for encountering adult venerable dart moths. Larvae are more active and easier to spot in warm, wet conditions that support rich vegetation.
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How and Where Can You Find Venerable dart at Different Life Stages
Egg Venerable dart eggs are typically laid on host plants. To find them, examine the leaves of potential host plants for small clusters or rows of eggs that might be present on the surface.
Larva Venerable dart larvae or caterpillars can be found on or near their host plants. Look for signs of feeding damage on leaves and search along the stems or under leaves for the caterpillars.
Pupal Pupae of venerable dart may be in the soil or leaf litter near host plants. Locate these by carefully digging in the soil or by searching through leaf litter for the camouflaged pupae.
Adult Adult venerable dart moths are best found by setting up light traps at night or by using bait. Look for them resting on vegetation or other surfaces near the light source in the early hours before dawn.
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Harmful Effects of Venerable dart
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Hurt Plant

When venerable dart infests, it chews on roots and leaves across its larval stage, affecting plants. The gnawing leads to defoliation and sapped root vitality, causing stunted growth and potentially plant death, depending on infestation severity.

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