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Cloaked pug

Cloaked pug

Eupithecia abietaria

A species of Pugs

The cloaked pug (Eupithecia abietaria) is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Johann August Ephraim Goeze in 1781 and it can be found in Europe and to the east in Siberia and Japan. The wingspan is 21–23 mm. It is a large and handsome species, the lines sharply expressed and marked with black teeth or dashes on the veins. There is a very large discal dot and two red-brown bands. The face is without well-developed cone of scales and the palpus is about twice as long as the diameter of the eye The forewing has a double areole . - ab. constricta ab. nov.[Prout] has the median area reduced to a width of only 1-2 mm. and the antemedian and postmedian lines ere connected by black veins. - debrunneata Stgr., from the Ussuri district, is more mixed with blackish, the red-brown tone wanting - gigantea Stgr., from the Ussuri district and Japan, is darker grey than in debrunneata, the reddish bands (as in rufescens) strongly developed. The oval egg is characterized by regular, large, hexagonal depressions on the shell sculpture. Final instar larvae are thick, fleshy red coloured and show no patterns. The pupa is dark reddish-brown doll and has two strong hook bristles on the cremaster as well as several fine bristles. The moths flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Picea abies, Picea sitchensis and Abies procera.

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Attributes of Cloaked pug
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
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
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Cloaked pug
Widespread
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Predators of Cloaked pug Larvae
Birds, small mammals, arachnids, other insects
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Predators of Adult Cloaked pug
Bats, birds, small mammals
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Interesting Facts About Cloaked pug
Cloaked pug can change color to match its surroundings, making it nearly invisible to predators even upon close inspection.
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Scientific Classification of Cloaked pug
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How Can You Attract Cloaked pug
The common type of trap food for adult cloaked pug could include fermenting sweet substances like fruits or sugary syrups which attract them because of their need for energy.
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Habitat Preferences of Cloaked pug Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of cloaked pug can typically be found discreetly placed on the needles or leaves of coniferous trees, often the fir, which serves as the larval food plant. The caterpillars of cloaked pug tend to stay on these trees, blending in well with the foliage as they feed and grow. When searching for caterpillars, examining the undersides of the leaves and branches may yield success. Pupae generally form in the needle litter on the ground beneath the host trees or in crevices in the bark, so one should carefully inspect these areas. Adults of cloaked pug, being moths, are nocturnal and are usually found around the canopy of the host trees after dusk, where they can be located through light traps or by using sugaring methods on the tree trunks.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Cloaked pug
The most suitable time to find cloaked pug is typically during the night or at dusk when adult moths are active. The larval stages are easier to find during daylight hours when they are feeding on host plants.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Cloaked pug
Mild, warm, and humid weather often increases the activity levels and visibility of cloaked pug. Extreme temperatures, heavy rain, or strong winds can greatly reduce chances of finding cloaked pug.
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How and Where Can You Find Cloaked pug at Different Life Stages
Egg Cloaked pug eggs are usually laid on the host plants. To find them, closely inspect the leaves of plants, particularly on the undersides where they may be hidden.
Larva Cloaked pug larvae are known as inchworms due to their distinctive looping movement. Look for them on the host plants, checking the stems and both sides of leaves for caterpillars or signs of feeding.
Pupal During the pupa stage, cloaked pug may be found in leaf litter or soil near host plants. Search gently through the litter or at the base of plants without disturbing the environment too much.
Adult Adult cloaked pug are moths that are typically active at night. Use light traps or hang white sheets with illumination to attract them. Observing around lights near wooded areas may also yield sightings of cloaked pug.
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