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White-spotted sable

White-spotted sable

Anania funebris

A species of Anania, Also known as Anania funebris glomeralis

The wingspan is 2 - 2.5 cm .

General Info About White-spotted sable
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Attributes of White-spotted sable
Colors
Black
Yellow
White
Habitat
field; open area; flower
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, honeydew, tree sap, rotting fruit juices, bird droppings for minerals salts
Larva Food Source
Nettle (urtica dioica), peppermint (mentha piperita), spearmint (mentha spicata), water mint (mentha aquatica), wild marjoram (origanum vulgare)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The White-spotted sable 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
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of White-spotted sable
It is found in Europe, Siberia, the Northern parts of the Far East and North America, it also occurs throughout Eurasia.
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Distribution Area of White-spotted sable
Europe, Siberia, the Northern parts of the Far East, North America
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Life Cycle of White-spotted sable
Egg The white-spotted sable begins life as an egg, often laid on host plants. It is small, rounded, and subtly colored to blend in with its surroundings.
Larva As a caterpillar, white-spotted sable exhibits significant growth, molting several times. This larva is elongated with distinct color patterns for camouflage or warning, and it feeds voraciously on foliage.
Pupal The white-spotted sable enters the pupal stage enclosed in a chrysalis, where metamorphosis occurs. It is immobile, and its appearance is cryptic, often resembling surrounding materials for protection.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult white-spotted sable boasts wings with unique, species-specific patterns. The body is scaled, hardened, and sexually mature. The adult's primary goal is reproduction.
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Adult Size of White-spotted sable
2 - 2.5 cm
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Interesting Facts About White-spotted sable
Adult white-spotted sable can often be found resting with wings elegantly draped in a bell shape, a unique posture among its relatives.
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Scientific Classification of White-spotted sable
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Youth Habitat of White-spotted sable
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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Adult Habitat of White-spotted sable
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract White-spotted sable
For the adult stage of white-spotted sable, a light trap with a sweet bait such as fermented fruit or sugar solution can be used to attract them at night.
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Habitat Preferences of White-spotted sable Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of white-spotted sable are typically found on the underside of host plant leaves, where they are laid in clusters. During the larval stage, white-spotted sable caterpillars can be found on or near their food plants, feeding on leaves and sheltering in silk webbing they create. As they progress to pupation, they often seek out more protected areas like plant debris or soil crevices to form their cocoons. Adults predominantly inhabit meadows, gardens, and fields, where they are commonly seen flying at dusk when searching for mates and nectar sources.
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How and Where Can You Find White-spotted sable at Different Life Stages
Egg White-spotted sable eggs are usually laid on host plants and can be seen as small clusters or rows on the underside of leaves. To find them, inspect the host plants thoroughly, especially the leaves.
Larva White-spotted sable larvae, or caterpillars, can be found on or near their food plants. Identifying the species' specific host plant will help in finding them. Look for signs of feeding like holes in leaves or frass (caterpillar droppings).
Pupal White-spotted sable chrysalises or pupae may be attached to plants, hidden in leaf litter, or buried in the soil. Searching around the base of host plants and in the surrounding leaf litter can increase your chances of finding them.
Adult White-spotted sable adults are moths that can typically be found by setting up a light trap after dark, as they are attracted to light. A mild night is usually the best time to find them flying around or resting on surfaces near the light.
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Harmful Effects of White-spotted sable
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Hurt Plant

The insect white-spotted sable inflicts damage on mint and marjoram by chewing plant tissues. Its feeding activity primarily targets leaves, stems, and fruits, leading to physical destruction of these parts. This can result in defoliation, weakening of structural integrity, and compromised fruit production, hindering the plant's ability to photosynthesize and affecting overall growth and yield.

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