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End band net-wing

End band net-wing

Calopteron terminale

A species of Net-winged beetles, Also known as End-banded Net-Winged Beetle, Net-winged beetle

The end band net-wing (Calopteron terminale) is a colorful black and orange insect with wings. The males are much smaller, nearly twice as small as the females. The larvae display a color contrasting exterior to warn predators that they're not tasty. Then, as adults, they contain pyrazines and lycidic acid, which are also distasteful to predators.

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Attributes of End band net-wing
Colors
Black
Orange
Habitat
woodland
Adult Food Sources
Tree sap, plant exudates, rotting wood, fungi
Larva Food Source
Other arthropods, small insects, insect larvae, insect eggs, soft-bodied prey
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The End band net-wing 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
The End band net-wing typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of End band net-wing
It is found in North America.
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Distribution Area of End band net-wing
North American
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Appearance of End band net-wing
Calopteron terminale is distinguished from other members of Calopteron by its "tranverse depression across the elytra".
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Life Cycle of End band net-wing
Egg The small oval eggs of end band net-wing are usually laid in clusters. They are inconspicuous and often adhered to a surface near food sources for the soon-to-emerge larvae. The color and size vary, but they are typically tiny and camouflaged.
Larva The larvae of end band net-wing hatch from the eggs with a voracious appetite. They lack wings and resemble neither the pupae nor adults, focusing on feeding and growth. They periodically molt, shedding their exoskeleton to increase in size.
Pupal After reaching the requisite size, end band net-wing enters the pupal stage. Encased in a pupal shell, usually anchored to a substrate, they undergo a significant transformation, reorganizing internal structures to form the adult characteristics.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult end band net-wing’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.
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Adult Size of End band net-wing
9 - 18 mm
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Predators of End band net-wing Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, jumping spiders, mantises, geckos, hoverflies, dragonflies
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Scientific Classification of End band net-wing
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Youth Habitat of End band net-wing
Forests and Woodlands, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of End band net-wing
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract End band net-wing
Adult end band net-wing may be attracted to light traps at night or to fermented bait traps due to their feeding habits.
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Habitat Preferences of End band net-wing Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of end band net-wing are usually deposited in sheltered places near or on the food source for the larvae, including decaying wood or under bark. As larvae, they are often found in the crevices of bark, feeding on decomposing organic material. The pupal stage of end band net-wing frequently occurs in the soil or leaf litter close to the food source. Adult end band net-wing are commonly observed on vegetation, flowering plants, or tree trunks in wooded areas, where they feed and mate. To search for these insects, one would examine decomposing logs and tree bark for larvae, sift through soil and leaf debris for pupae, and explore flowers and trees for the adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe End band net-wing
The best time to find end band net-wing is during their active periods, which for adults is typically around dusk or at night when they are more active and visible.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe End band net-wing
Finding end band net-wing may be more successful during mild, humid weather conditions, which are conducive to insect activity.
Are End band net-wing harmful?
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Soft-bodied Insects
End band net-wing typically preys on soft-bodied insects during its larval stage, providing it with the necessary nutrients to grow. The larvae are active predators, using their pincer-like mandibles to capture and feed on various pests. This predatory behavior is crucial for their development and survival. Little-known fact: end band net-wing larvae are often found in decaying wood, where they hunt for their prey.
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