Try for Free
tab list
Picture Insect
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Home Application Download FAQ
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Icon about
About
Icon about
General Info
Icon about
Search Tips
Icon about
Harmful or Not
Icon about
Harmful Effects
Icon about
Common FAQs
Icon about
Similar Insects
Icon about
Popular Insects

Bloxworth snout

Hypena obsitalis

A species of Hypena

Hypena obsitalis, the Bloxworth snout, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the Mediterranean Basin including North Africa and in the Near East and Middle East, south up to the Sahara. Further north it is a migrant which occasionally establishes.

General Info About Bloxworth snout
Instantly identify insects with a snap
Snap a photo for instant insect ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on bite assessment, toxicity, pest control, behavior, habitat, and safe interaction tips, etc.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Attributes of Bloxworth snout
Larva Food Source
Leaves of nettles (urtica), hop (humulus), and elm (ulmus)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Bloxworth snout is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
qrcode
Img download isoImg download android
Rectangle
Life Cycle of Bloxworth snout
Egg The embryonic bloxworth snout resides within a small, typically ovular casing, often laid on foliage. Color and size are species-specific, but generally, they're tiny and discreet.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva, or caterpillar, is a voracious feeder, usually with a tubular body and various color patterns for defense or camouflage.
Pupal Transformative stage enclosed in a chrysalis, where the bloxworth snout undergoes significant reorganization, transitioning from larva to adult without feeding.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult bloxworth snout features wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed, and the adult focuses on reproduction.
Rectangle
Predators of Bloxworth snout Larvae
Birds, rodents, small mammals, parasitoid wasps, parasitoid flies, spiders
Rectangle
Interesting Facts About Bloxworth snout
Bloxworth snout can navigate in complete darkness by using their highly sensitive antennae to detect environmental cues and obstacles.
Rectangle
Scientific Classification of Bloxworth snout
Tips for Finding Bloxworth snout
Your ultimate guide to understanding insects
Unlock the secrets of insect life cycles, habitats, behaviors and observation tips!!
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Youth Habitat of Bloxworth snout
Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
Rectangle
Adult Habitat of Bloxworth snout
Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
Rectangle
How Can You Attract Bloxworth snout
Adults of bloxworth snout would be typically attracted to light traps or sugary bait.
Rectangle
Habitat Preferences of Bloxworth snout Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of bloxworth snout are typically laid on host plants, including nettle leaves that provide both shelter and nutrition upon hatching. Caterpillars are found on the underside of leaves, often on the same nettle plants, where they feed and grow. Pupae attach themselves to nearby structures or on the plant itself. Adults, with their nocturnal habits, are found near light sources or on the bark of trees where they camouflage during the day. Searching for these stages involves inspecting the host plants for eggs and caterpillars, looking around potential pupation sites, and visiting light sources after dusk for adults.
Rectangle
When is the Best Time to Observe Bloxworth snout
Dusk or nighttime, as bloxworth snout belongs to the Noctuidae family and is likely nocturnal.
Rectangle
What is the Best Weather to Observe Bloxworth snout
Calm, warm, and humid nights can be conducive to higher activity levels of bloxworth snout.
Are Bloxworth snout harmful?
Your Complete Pest Control Guide
Discover effective tips for preventing and eliminating pest infestations to keep bugs away from your home.
Download the App for Free
Harmful Effects of Bloxworth snout
Reveal the harmful impacts of diverse insects
Explore the dangers of insects related to toxicity, lethality, human biting, human stinging, pathogenicity, hematophagy, allergenicity, parasitism, etc.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Hurt Plant

Bloxworth snout causes damage to Stinging Nettle primarily through feeding. This activity results in the chewed tissues of leaves, which could lead to reduced photosynthesis. Over time, the plant's growth and health may be compromised, affecting its overall vigor and reproductive potential.

More Effects of Bloxworth snout

Common Questions People Also Ask
Get Quick Insect Answers with a Snap
Snap a photo for instant insect ID and answers on bites, toxicity, pest control, behavior, habitat, and safety tips!
Download the App for Free
Other Popular Insects
Western honey bee
Western honey bee

Western honey bee(Apis mellifera) is the most common species of honeybee in the world. Among the first domesticated insects, its cultural and economic impact on humanity has been vast and far-reaching, providing honey, wax and its services as a pollinator. Western honey bee faces challenges worldwide, such as colony collapse disorder, and populations are thought to be decreasing.

Read More
Arrow
Monarch butterfly
Monarch butterfly

The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is the most recognizable butterfly in North America. It is best known for its appearance, but should be better known for the fact that it has a 3000-mile migration that takes the butterfly 4 generations to complete. Their diet is also a natural deterrent for predators, as they eat milkweed, a poison that induces vomiting.

Read More
Arrow
Japanese rhinoceros beetle
Japanese rhinoceros beetle

The japanese rhinoceros beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomus) is a massive beetle about the size of the palm of a hand. It's distinguished by its long Y-shaped horn, which it uses to fight other males with. It's a nocturnal bug that feeds on sap and sweet fruits. This species is sometimes kept as a pet due to its unique appearance and simple care requirements.

Read More
Arrow
Silkworm
Silkworm

The silken threads produced by silkworm during its larval stage have been highly coveted for millennia, manifesting as a luxurious fabric in human society. Remarkably, this creature has a singular diet, feeding exclusively on the leaves of its primary host plant from which it extracts the necessary nutrients to facilitate its transition into a non-feeding, winged adult.

Read More
Arrow
Menelaus blue morpho
Menelaus blue morpho

Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus) is a gorgeous butterfly with large, royal blue wings. Linnaeus named the genus Morpho the Aphrodite-Ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty for its extreme beauty. It is native to tropical rainforests. Though many butterfly gardens now cultivate them in captivity, there are still many people who never get a chance to see them.

Read More
Arrow
Atlas moth
Atlas moth

While the atlas moth (Attacus atlas) can't tell you where to find your country on the map, it does earn its name through other means. It is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan that is far larger than its body, creating an abnormal comparison. In India, their silk is gathered in a non-commercial capacity and is considered to be more durable than the domestic silkworm.

Read More
Arrow
Flying peacock spider
Flying peacock spider

Both sexes reach about 5 mm in body length. Females and immatures of both sexes are brown but have color patterns by which they can be distinguished from related species. Also, the males dance to attract females.

Read More
Arrow
Multicolored asian ladybeetle
Multicolored asian ladybeetle

Often confused for the ladybug, multicolored asian ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a separate species that, unlike the ladybug, is a household pest. It is considered particularly annoying for its habit of returning to places from which it is removed. One of the most variable species in the world, there are many different colors and patterns multicolored asian ladybeetle may display, making identification potentially difficult.

Read More
Arrow