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Sleeping baileya moth

Sleeping baileya moth

Baileya dormitans

A species of Baileya moths

Baileya dormitans, the sleeping baileya, is a nolid moth (family Nolidae). The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Baileya dormitans is 8971.

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Attributes of Sleeping baileya moth
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
Habitat
deciduous wood; come to light
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers like milkweed (asclepias), thistle (cirsium), and goldenrod (solidago)
Larva Food Source
Leaves of host plants, such as rabbitbrush (chrysothamnus), goldenrod (solidago), or other asters (asteraceae)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Sleeping baileya moth is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Sleeping baileya moth
Not endangered
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Distribution Area of Sleeping baileya moth
North America
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Predators of Adult Sleeping baileya moth
Bats, birds, rodents, spiders, praying mantises
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Interesting Facts About Sleeping baileya moth
The sleeping baileya moth can enter a state resembling sleep, reducing its metabolic rate significantly for periods of inactivity, which is rare among insects.
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Scientific Classification of Sleeping baileya moth
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Youth Habitat of Sleeping baileya moth
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Sleeping baileya moth
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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When is the Best Time to Observe Sleeping baileya moth
The most suitable time for finding sleeping baileya moth would be during its active periods, which as an adult moth often means at night or during the twilight hours when it is likely to be feeding or seeking mates.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Sleeping baileya moth
Mild, dry weather without strong winds is the most suitable weather condition for finding sleeping baileya moth as extreme temperatures and precipitation can affect their activity patterns and their ability to feed or mate.
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How and Where Can You Find Sleeping baileya moth at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs are usually laid on host plants. Inspect the leaves of known host plants for small clusters or rows of eggs that sleeping baileya moth typically lays.
Larva Caterpillars can be found on or near their food plants. Look for signs of feeding, such as chewed leaves, and search both the upper and lower sides of leaves for larvae.
Pupal Pupae may be in leaf litter or soil near the host plant, or attached to stems or leaves. Gently sift through the leaf litter or examine the base of plants to find the pupae.
Adult Adult sleeping baileya moth are active at night, so use a light trap to attract them or visit flowering plants they may feed on, especially during dusk or after dark.
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