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Canara swift

Caltoris canaraica

A species of Swifts

Male and Female. Upperside dark brown, basal area olive-brown. Male: Forewing with two small oval semi-diaphanous white spots at the end of the cell, three spots obliquely before the apex, and three on the disk; hindwing without makings ; cilia brownish-cinereous. Under side paler brown, irrorated with ochreous scales which are thickly disposed along the costa and apex of forewing and across discal area of hindwing: forewing marked as above, also with a small whitish spot above hind margin: hindwing with two discal white spots. Female: forewing with larger spots than in the male, also with a minute dot beneath the lower discal spot and a triangular yellow spot above hind margin ; hindwing with three discal semi-diaphanous spots. Underside: forewing as above: hindwing with four discal white spots, and a fifth at end of the cell. Habitat: Canara (Ward)

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Attributes of Canara swift
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
Tropical moist deciduous forest
Adult Food Sources
Ixora sp., lantana camara, abelia sp., hamelia patens, hibiscus sp.
Larva Food Source
Bambusa sp., dendrocalamus strictus, ochlandra scriptoria
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
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Distribution Area of Canara swift
This skipper is found in Southern India (Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu).
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Life Cycle of Canara swift
Egg During the egg stage, canara swift exists as a small, often spherical object. The color varies and might camouflage with the environment. It is immobile and serves as the protective layer for the developing embryo inside.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva stage begins. The canara swift is worm-like in appearance, with a primary focus on feeding and growth. It exhibits molting, whereby it sheds its exoskeleton multiple times to accommodate its increasing size.
Pupal As canara swift enters the pupa stage, it is encased in a chrysalis and experiences a period of transformation. While immobile externally, significant changes occur inside, restructuring the canara swift's body towards its adult form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult canara swift'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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Predators of Canara swift Larvae
Birds, rodents, wasps, ants, spiders, mantises
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Scientific Classification of Canara swift
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Youth Habitat of Canara swift
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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Adult Habitat of Canara swift
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Canara swift Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of canara swift are typically laid on the underside of host plant leaves. Once hatched, the caterpillars can be found amidst the foliage, often rolling leaves into a shelter where they can feed in relative safety. The pupae of canara swift often attach themselves to stems or leaves of the host plants, camouflaged from predators. To observe their lifecycle, one might start by inspecting the host plants for eggs on the lower surface of leaves in an area where these butterflies are known to be active, then look for signs of leaf damage or rolled leaves indicating caterpillar presence, and finally, searching for pupae might require a keen eye for the subtle structures on plant stems or leaves.
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How and Where Can You Find Canara swift at Different Life Stages
Egg Canara swift eggs are often laid on the undersurface of host plant leaves. To locate them, check for tiny, spherical or ovate eggs on or near the caterpillar's food sources.
Larva Canara swift caterpillars can be found on or near their host plants. Look for signs of feeding, like chewed leaves, and search both the upper and lower sides of leaves.
Pupal Canara swift pupae might be attached to plant stems or leaves, or hidden in leaf litter. Check around the base of host plants and scrutinize crevices or protected areas where they might be camouflaged.
Adult Canara swift adults are typically seen when they are out for feeding, mating, or laying eggs. Look for them in open sunny areas with flowers or near the larval food plants during the day when they are most likely to be active.
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Upon infestation, canara swift in larval stage feed on host plant leaves without plant preference, leading to defoliation that ranges from mild to severe, depending on the insect population density.

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Color, Shape
Canara swift individuals visit a variety of flowers from which they drink nectar. While feeding, they inadvertently collect pollen on their bodies and transfer it to other flowers, thus aiding in plant pollination. This is a mutualistic relationship where the insect gains food and the plants achieve cross-pollination.
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