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Small angle shades

Small angle shades

Euplexia lucipara

A species of Euplexia

This nocturnal creature adorns a remarkable cloak of camouflage, gracefully blending with deciduous woodland floors during daylight hours. Adapting through metamorphosis, it transitions from a herbivorous caterpillar with a proclivity for herbaceous plants to an adult that rarely feeds, instead obtaining energy during its larval stage. At dusk, the adults commence a silent ballet, utilizing their muted wing patterns, evading predators while seeking partners.

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Attributes of Small angle shades
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, honeydew, sap, juices from decayed fruits, aphid secretions
Larva Food Source
Nettle (urtica dioica), meadowsweet (filipendula ulmaria), dead-nettle (lamium), dock (rumex), willow (salix)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Small angle shades is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Small angle shades is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Small angle shades feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Predators of Small angle shades Larvae
Birds, rodents, invertebrate predators such as wasps and ants
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Predators of Adult Small angle shades
Bats, birds, rodents, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Small angle shades
Small angle shades, despite being a nocturnal moth, possesses an acute sensitivity to pheromones allowing it to navigate and locate mates in complete darkness.
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Scientific Classification of Small angle shades
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Youth Habitat of Small angle shades
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Small angle shades
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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How Can You Attract Small angle shades
Small angle shades can be attracted using bait traps with sugary substances or fermented fruit due to their affinity for sweet nourishments.
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Habitat Preferences of Small angle shades Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of small angle shades are typically found on herbaceous plants in wooded areas, especially preferring damp environments. To find the larvae, search the understory vegetation or leaf litter in such areas. Adults, however, are attracted to light during the night and can often be spotted in gardens and near woodland edges. Locating them involves setting up a light trap after dusk in these habitats. Pupae are commonly found in the soil or leaf litter, under decayed wood, or beneath loose bark, so inspecting these areas closely could yield results. For each stage, carefully examining the respective habitats will increase the chances of finding small angle shades.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Small angle shades
The ideal time to look for small angle shades is during the night when adults are most active, while their caterpillars can be sought during the day by inspecting host plants.
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Harmful Effects of Small angle shades
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Hurt Plant

When small angle shades larvae infest, they chew on leaves indiscriminately, leading to ragged foliage. Severity ranges from mild to significant defoliation, depending on larval populations.

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