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Sober Tabby

Sober Tabby

Ericeia inangulata

A species of Ericeia

With a penchant for nocturnal activity, sober Tabby displays a remarkable duality in its life cycle. As a larva, it favors a herbivorous diet, voraciously consuming a variety of host plants. Upon metamorphosis, the adult transforms, not only in form but in dietary preference, subsisting primarily on nectar. Its distinctive wing patterns provide effective camouflage against predators, fluttering through the night in a silent ballet, an elusive denizen of the twilight hours.

General Info About Sober Tabby
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Attributes of Sober Tabby
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gray
Habitat
Plant, stick, twig
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers of jasminum species, lantana camara, ageratum conyzoides, alstonia scholaris, buddleja asiatica
Larva Food Source
Leaves of ricinus communis, manihot esculenta, ipomoea batatas, zea mays, phaseolus vulgaris
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Sober Tabby 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 Sober Tabby
Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa and Madagascar
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Distribution Area of Sober Tabby
Indo-Australian, China, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Marianas, Carolines, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Samoa
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Life Cycle of Sober Tabby
Egg The egg stage is the first life phase where the sober Tabby remains dormant. It's a tiny, often round or oval shape that may vary in color and is typically deposited on plant leaves or stems.
Larva During the larval stage, the sober Tabby appears worm-like, with a primary focus on feeding and growth. This stage goes through several molts, increasing in size with each one.
Pupal The pupal stage of sober Tabby is a transition phase. Enveloped in a cocoon, the larva metamorphoses, reshaping into adult form. The pupa is often camouflaged and immobile.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult sober Tabby’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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Interesting Facts About Sober Tabby
The sober Tabby is capable of a rare 'clicking' communication via rapid wing movement, a method not typically associated with moths.
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Scientific Classification of Sober Tabby
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Youth Habitat of Sober Tabby
Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Sober Tabby
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Sober Tabby
Sweet substances like fermented fruit or a sugar-based bait can attract adult sober Tabby due to their feeding habits, whereas host plants of the larvae can serve as organic lures.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Sober Tabby
Calm, warm, and humid nights are more conducive to finding adult sober Tabby, while overcast and damp days might make it easier to find larvae or pupae hidden in vegetation.
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How and Where Can You Find Sober Tabby at Different Life Stages
Egg Sober Tabby eggs are often laid on the host plants' leaves. Search the underside of leaves of known host plants during the daylight, using a magnifying glass to spot the typically small and camouflaged eggs.
Larva Sober Tabby larvae (caterpillars) can be located by identifying and searching around the host plants. Look for signs of feeding damage or frass (caterpillar droppings) on and around the leaves.
Pupal Sober Tabby pupae might be found in the soil near host plants, within leaf litter, or amongst plant debris. Carefully sifting through these materials can reveal the camouflaged pupae.
Adult Sober Tabby adults (moths) can be attracted at night using light traps or bait stations set up with sweet substances like fermented fruit or sugar-based bait. It is also possible to spot them resting on tree trunks or around artificial light sources.
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Harmful Effects of Sober Tabby
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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of sober Tabby feed on various crops, damaging leaves and fruits. In low numbers, they cause superficial damage, but severe infestations can lead to defoliation and compromised yield quality, impacting agricultural productivity and potentially escalating control costs.

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Beneficial Effects of Sober Tabby
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Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Sober Tabby is attracted to flowers primarily by their vibrant colors and enticing scents. It feeds on pollen, and as it flutters from blossom to blossom, it inadvertently collects and transfers pollen grains, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.
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