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Deltoplastis apostatis

Deltoplastis apostatis

A species of Deltoplastis

Deltoplastis apostatis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1932. It is found in Japan. The wingspan is about 13 mm. The forewings are pale greyish ochreous irregularly sprinkled with grey with a small dark fuscous spot on the base of the costa and an irregular dark fuscous erect streak from the dorsum at two-fifths reaching more than half way across the wing, rather dilated on the fold, narrow or interrupted beneath the apex (representing the first discal stigma). There is a wedge-shaped dark fuscous spot on the costa before the middle and two dark fuscous dots slightly obliquely placed on the end of the cell. A narrow dark fuscous fascia is found at three-fourths, somewhat inwards oblique from the costa, anteriorly suffused, posteriorly edged with whitish ochreous and with a slight median projection. The apical edge and two or three terminal dots are dark fuscous. The hindwings are grey.

General Info About Deltoplastis apostatis
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Attributes of Deltoplastis apostatis
Colors
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
Plant
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar
Larva Food Source
Leaf tissue
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Deltoplastis apostatis
Japan
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Life Cycle of Deltoplastis apostatis
Egg The egg stage starts with the laying of eggs by a female deltoplastis apostatis. Eggs vary in size, shape, and color, but generally they are tiny and laid in clusters or singly on host plants, remaining immobile and are not yet differentiated in form.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva (caterpillar) of deltoplastis apostatis often has a segmented body with a distinct head and chewing mouthparts. It is focused on eating and growing, molting several times as it increases in size, but lacking adult structures such as wings.
Pupal After reaching a sufficient size, the larva forms a pupa. The deltoplastis apostatis undergoes a remarkable transformation inside the pupa, becoming immobile and encased in a chrysalis. Here, tissues are broken down and reorganized into the adult form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult deltoplastis apostatis has fully developed wings, functional reproductive organs, and hardened body parts. The adult is focused on reproduction and dispersing, displaying significant changes in coloration and size from earlier stages.
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Predators of Deltoplastis apostatis Larvae
Birds, rodents, lizards, spiders, insects
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Predators of Adult Deltoplastis apostatis
Birds, bats, rodents, spiders, other predatory insects
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Scientific Classification of Deltoplastis apostatis
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Youth Habitat of Deltoplastis apostatis
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Deltoplastis apostatis
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Deltoplastis apostatis
Deltoplastis apostatis does not typically come to baits or traps as adult moths are attracted to light sources rather than food traps.
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Habitat Preferences of Deltoplastis apostatis Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of deltoplastis apostatis are typically deposited on the undersides of host plant leaves. As they hatch, the caterpillars can generally be found among leaf litter or on the ground where they feed on detritus and plants low to the ground. The pupal stage of deltoplastis apostatis, which involves transformation within a cocoon, is likely to be found in concealed places such as crevices or just beneath the soil surface. In searching for these insects, one would carefully inspect the foliage for eggs, sift through leaf litter for caterpillars, and investigate sheltered areas for pupae.
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How and Where Can You Find Deltoplastis apostatis at Different Life Stages
Egg Deltoplastis apostatis eggs are extremely small and may be laid in clusters on host plants. To find them, closely examine the leaves of potential host plants for tiny, spherical objects.
Larva Deltoplastis apostatis larvae will feed on host plants. Look for signs of feeding damage on leaves and inspect both sides for the presence of caterpillars.
Pupal Deltoplastis apostatis pupae may be found in loose soil or leaf litter near the host plants. Searching through this substrate can reveal the camouflaged pupae.
Adult Deltoplastis apostatis adults are attracted to light, so setting up a light trap with a white sheet at night can effectively attract and allow observation or capture of the adult moths.
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