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Gold moth

Gold moth

Basilodes pepita

A species of Basilodes

Basilodes pepita, the gold moth, is a owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Basilodes pepita is 9781.

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Attributes of Gold moth
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gray
White
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Gold moth 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 Gold moth 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 Gold moth
Extremely rare
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Distribution Area of Gold moth
North America
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Life Cycle of Gold moth
Egg The embryonic stage of gold moth begins as an ovum. The egg is small, oftentimes spherical or ovoid, and usually laid on or near future food sources. The eggshell's color and texture vary, adapted to the surrounding environment for camouflage.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva of gold moth is worm-like, with a primary focus on feeding and growth. It undergoes several molts, increasing in size each time. Typically, larval stages exhibit different color patterns, and the body is soft and segmented.
Pupal Transformation of gold moth occurs within the pupa. It's a resting phase where the larva encases itself and metamorphoses. The pupa may be found in various protective structures. It is immobile, with significant internal reorganization taking place.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult gold moth'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 and survival.
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Interesting Facts About Gold moth
Gold moth has the ability to produce ultrasonic clicks as a defense mechanism to confuse echolocating predators such as bats.
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Scientific Classification of Gold moth
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Youth Habitat of Gold moth
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Gold moth
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Gold moth
Due to gold moth's nocturnal habits, light traps equipped with UV or mercury vapor lamps are effective in attracting adult specimens. Sweet baits such as fermented fruit or sugary solutions can also lure them.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Gold moth
Calm, warm, and humid nights are ideal for finding adult gold moth, whereas overcast days with minimal wind conditions are better for locating larvae.
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How and Where Can You Find Gold moth at Different Life Stages
Egg Gold moth eggs are often laid on the underside of host plant leaves. Look for small, round to oval-shaped eggs that may be in clusters or rows, typically on plants within the family the gold moth prefers.
Larva To find gold moth larvae, search on or near their host plants. Look for signs of feeding damage or frass (larvae droppings) on the foliage. Gold moth larvae may be active at night, so daytime searches should focus on the underside of leaves or within curled leaves where they may hide.
Pupal Gold moth pupae can be found in the soil, among leaf litter, or in other sheltered places on or near the ground. Look for them by carefully sifting through leaf litter or shallowly excavating soil around host plants.
Adult Adult gold moth can be located with the use of light traps at night. They are also attracted to sweet solutions or baits set out in their habitat. During the day, they may be resting on tree trunks, under leaves or other sheltered spots in the vicinity of their host plants.
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