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Four o'clock moth

Four o'clock moth

Dysphania numana

A species of Dysphania

General Info About Four o'clock moth
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Attributes of Four o'clock moth
Larva Food Source
Leaves of host plants
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
Predatory
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Predators of Four o'clock moth Larvae
Birds, rodents, spiders, wasps, ants
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Predators of Adult Four o'clock moth
Bats, birds, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Four o'clock moth
Four o'clock moth larvae can alter their bodily pigments to blend with their environment, a skill surpassing simple camouflage.
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Scientific Classification of Four o'clock moth
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Youth Habitat of Four o'clock moth
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Four o'clock moth
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Four o'clock moth
Light or sugar-based traps can be useful for attracting four o'clock moth at certain stages. Adult four o'clock moth are especially attracted to light sources at night or to sweet substances applied to trees or foliage.
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Habitat Preferences of Four o'clock moth Through Different Life Stages
The four o'clock moth eggs are typically deposited on the undersides of host plant leaves, where they remain hidden from predators. Caterpillars of four o'clock moth are found on various plants on which they feed, frequently blending in with foliage due to their cryptic coloring and resting behavior. Pupae usually form in secluded locations, often in leaf litter or soil near the host plant, or sometimes on the plant itself, camouflaged as a twig or other natural element. Adults are often encountered in the habitats where larval food sources are abundant, such as forest edges, meadows, or gardens, and are typically active at night when they are attracted to light sources for mating.
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How and Where Can You Find Four o'clock moth at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of four o'clock moth are often laid on host plants. Look for them on the underside of leaves, typically in clusters, by carefully inspecting the host plants identified for four o'clock moth.
Larva Four o'clock moth caterpillars are known for mimicking twigs or branches to avoid predation. To find caterpillar stage four o'clock moth, examine the host plants for caterpillars that look like part of the plant. Careful observation and gentle handling are required to avoid disturbing their natural behavior.
Pupal Pupal stage four o'clock moth can be found attached to stems or leaves, often within a cocoon or chrysalis that blends with the surrounding environment. Gently search in the foliage, particularly where caterpillars have been sighted.
Adult Four o'clock moth as adults are moths, which can be found using light traps at night, as they are naturally attracted to bright sources. Sugar baits can also lure them, which involves applying a sweet solution on trees to attract and observe them.
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Harmful Effects of Four o'clock moth
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Hurt Plant

When four o'clock moth feeds on Fabaceae, it chews on plant tissues, causing visible damage primarily to leaves and stems. The feeding activity results in irregular holes and notches, leading to a reduction in photosynthetic ability. Over time, this can weaken the plant, diminish growth, and potentially decrease crop yield.

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