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Cloaked marvel

Cloaked marvel

Chytonix palliatricula

A species of Chytonix

The wingspan is 3 - 3.5 cm. The forewings are olive, light grey, and dark grey with large grey spots and a black and white bar in the fold.

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Attributes of Cloaked marvel
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
forest; parkland
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, sweet plant exudates, sap from trees or shrubs, fruit juices, honeydew produced by aphids
Larva Food Source
Leaves of various plants, vegetation belonging to the family asteraceae, grass foliage, deciduous tree leaves, herbaceous plant material
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Cloaked marvel is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Cloaked marvel is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Cloaked marvel
It is found in North America.
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Distribution Area of Cloaked marvel
North America, Canada, the Gulf Coast
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Life Cycle of Cloaked marvel
Egg At this initial stage, the cloaked marvel's eggs are minute and usually laid in clusters. They are often seen on the undersides of leaves and characterized by a hard outer shell protecting the developing embryo inside.
Larva As larvae, cloaked marvel appear as caterpillars, with a segmented body and a voracious appetite for plant material. During this period, they undergo several molts, growing significantly in size and occasionally changing in coloration.
Pupal The pupal stage represents a transformational phase within a cocoon for cloaked marvel. Here, they are immobile and undergo extensive reorganization, developing wings and adult body structures encased in a protective chrysalis.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult cloaked marvel’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 Cloaked marvel
3 - 3.5 cm
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Predators of Cloaked marvel Larvae
Birds, rodents, parasitic wasps, predatory bugs
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Scientific Classification of Cloaked marvel
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Youth Habitat of Cloaked marvel
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Cloaked marvel
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Cloaked marvel
Sweet mixtures such as fermented fruit or sugary solutions can attract adult cloaked marvel moths due to their tendency to feed on nectar.
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Habitat Preferences of Cloaked marvel Through Different Life Stages
To observe the growth stages of cloaked marvel, one would seek out different habitats. For eggs and early instars, search the underside of host plant leaves in meadows or fields at night when the female typically lays eggs. Larvae, which feed nocturnally, can be found on foliage or near the base of grasses and low-growing plants within these areas. Pupae likely reside underground or in leaf litter, demanding careful examination of the soil and detritus. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light sources, so surveys near lights in or around the previously mentioned habitats after dark would be most productive.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Cloaked marvel
The suitable time for finding adult cloaked marvel moths is typically at night when they are most active and can be attracted to light sources or bait.
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Beneficial Effects of Cloaked marvel
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Attract Plant Feature
Smell
Cloaked marvel is attracted by the fragrance of flowers at night. While feeding on pollen, it inadvertently transfers pollen grains, aiding in the fertilization of flowering plants.
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