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White-haired leaf chafer

White-haired leaf chafer

Anomala albopilosa

A species of Pale and green leaf chafers, Also known as Green chafer

An elegant beetle, white-haired leaf chafer boasts a robust body with a metallic sheen that can reflect a variety of colors, from green to bronze, depending on the light. An inhabitant of grasslands and forests, this beetle is particularly active during warmer months, with its young developing underground, where they feed on a diet primarily composed of plant roots, while adults are known to consume foliage.

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Attributes of White-haired leaf chafer
Colors
Brown
Green
Habitat
Kenaf, pine, sweet potatoes, sugarcane, attracted to light
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, flowers, overripe fruit, plant sap, vegetative shoots
Larva Food Source
Decaying leaves, rotting wood, plant detritus, organic matter in soil, grass roots
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of White-haired leaf chafer
Common
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Distribution Area of White-haired leaf chafer
Major islands of Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, Korea, Taiwan in China
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Life Cycle of White-haired leaf chafer
Egg The egg of white-haired leaf chafer is often oval and diminutive, laid singly or in clusters. During this stage, the insect is encapsulated and undergoes early development, which is generally motionless and defenseless.
Larva In the larval stage, white-haired leaf chafer resembles a worm-like grub, focused on feeding to grow. It molts several times, increasing in size with each instar, its color and patterns may vary slightly.
Pupal During the pupal stage, white-haired leaf chafer is encased in a protective cocoon-like structure. It is a transitional phase where white-haired leaf chafer undergoes significant transformation, reorganizing into an adult insect.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult white-haired leaf chafer is characterized by hardened wings and a robust exoskeleton. The adult's primary focus is on dispersal and reproduction, often featuring vivid coloration.
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Predators of White-haired leaf chafer Larvae
Amphibians such as frogs and toads, birds, reptiles such as lizards and small snakes, insect predators including predatory beetles, ants, and wasps, arachnids such as spiders
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Predators of Adult White-haired leaf chafer
Birds, small mammals such as bats and rodents, reptiles such as lizards and snakes, insectivorous insects such as mantises, other larger beetles, and dragonflies, arachnids such as spiders
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Interesting Facts About White-haired leaf chafer
White-haired leaf chafer can produce a melodious chirping sound, quite unusual among beetles, via a process called stridulation.
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Scientific Classification of White-haired leaf chafer
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Youth Habitat of White-haired leaf chafer
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of White-haired leaf chafer
Grasslands and Prairies, Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of White-haired leaf chafer Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of white-haired leaf chafer typically reside in the soil where they feed on plant roots and decomposing organic matter, often found in well-drained and sandy soils. For the adults, they are commonly seen above ground, particularly in fields, gardens, and grassy areas where they can access their food sources like leaves and flowers. If one intends to find these stages, the best approach would be to dig into the soil for the larvae, taking care not to harm the roots of plants, while for adults, inspecting plants during the evening when they are most active would yield better chances of encountering them.
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Garden and Landscape Pest

The 'white-haired leaf chafer' can cause mild to severe damage to garden plants such as vegetables and fruit trees, primarily by chewing plant tissues during their larval and adult stages, affecting roots and leaves. A large infestation can lead to significant plant stress and potential loss.

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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of white-haired leaf chafer pose a mild to severe threat to a wide range of crops. These pests chew on roots and leaves, hindering plant growth. A small infestation causes minimal damage, but at high numbers, they can lead to significant yield loss. This can have a direct impact on agricultural productivity and thus affect food supply and the economy.

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