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Celery looper

Celery looper

Anagrapha falcifera

A species of Anagrapha

The wingspan is 3.5 - 4 cm .

General Info About Celery looper
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Attributes of Celery looper
Habitat
open area
Adult Food Sources
Floral nectar from a variety of flowering plants, honeydew secreted by aphids or other sap-sucking insects, tree sap from wounds in trees or shrubs, overripe fruit juice, occasionally, other sugary substances as available
Larva Food Source
Low-growing flowering plants (e.g., dandelion, clover), vegetable crops (e.g., lettuce, cabbage), commercial crops (e.g., soybean, alfalfa), wild herbaceous plants (e.g., plantains, nettles), occasionally, broader plant choices depending on availability
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Celery looper is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Celery looper is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Celery looper 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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Species Status of Celery looper
The distribution of this species includes Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and the entire United States.
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Distribution Area of Celery looper
Canada, United States
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Life Cycle of Celery looper
Egg The eggs of celery looper are typically small, round, and vary in color. Laid in clusters, they are immobile and represent the initial life stage, focused solely on developing into the next stage.
Larva As a larva, celery looper is worm-like in shape with distinctive segmentation. During this stage, it exhibits significant growth, molts multiple times, and displays varied patterns and colors for camouflage or warning.
Pupal In the pupal stage, celery looper undergoes transformation inside its chrysalis. Its tissues and organs are reorganized. There is no feeding as it is immobile, encased, and focused on developing adult structures.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult celery looper's development is marked by wings and functional reproductive organs. Fully formed and hardened, the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction and sustenance.
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Adult Size of Celery looper
3.5 - 4 cm
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Interesting Facts About Celery looper
The celery looper can navigate in complete darkness by detecting changes in air pressure and utilizing the earth's magnetic field.
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Scientific Classification of Celery looper
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Youth Habitat of Celery looper
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Celery looper
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Celery looper
Celery looper are attracted to light and sugar-based baits at night, which makes these substances suitable as trap foods or lures.
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Habitat Preferences of Celery looper Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of celery looper are typically laid on host plants found in open habitats such as meadows and fields. As larvae or caterpillars, they are often found on or near their food sources, which could be various herbaceous plants, largely depending on the region. Pupae usually reside in the soil or leaf litter close to the host plants, providing a concealed environment for metamorphosis. Adults, being nocturnal, are drawn to light sources and can be found in similar open habitats as the larvae, fluttering among the vegetation or resting on surfaces near light sources at night. To search for these stages, one would inspect host plants for eggs, examine the surrounding foliage and ground for caterpillars and pupae, and look around lights after dark for adults.
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How and Where Can You Find Celery looper at Different Life Stages
Egg Celery looper eggs are typically laid on host plants. To find them, inspect the undersides of leaves of potential host plants in the local area.
Larva Celery looper caterpillars can be found on or near their host plants. Look for them by carefully examining the leaves of host plants for signs of feeding or the caterpillars themselves.
Pupal Celery looper pupae may be located in the soil or leaf litter near host plants. Gently search through leaf litter or the top layer of soil to find them.
Adult Adult celery looper can be found by setting up light traps at night, as they are attracted to light. Place a white sheet with a light source above it to attract and observe them.
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Harmful Effects of Celery looper
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Hurt Plant

As celery looper feeds, it chews through plant tissues, inflicting damage primarily on leaves, flowers, and fruits. This feeding activity results in defoliation and compromises the ornamental value and productivity of various vegetables and ornamental plants, including lettuce, celery, and chrysanthemum.

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Beneficial Effects of Celery looper
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Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Celery looper is an active pollinator mainly during twilight. Attracted by the color and shape of flowers, it feeds on pollen and nectar. As it moves among flowers, it inadvertently collects pollen on its body, transferring it from one bloom to another, aiding in plant reproduction.
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