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Hypercompe suffusa

Hypercompe suffusa

A species of Hypercompe

The wingspan is about 42 mm for males and 54 mm for females.

General Info About Hypercompe suffusa
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Attributes of Hypercompe suffusa
Larva Food Source
Leaves from various plants, possibly including dicanthium species, fabaceae family plants, maize, and grasses
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
Mouthparts Type
Vestigial
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Life Cycle of Hypercompe suffusa
Egg The initial stage is characterized by small, often spherical eggs laid by the adult hypercompe suffusa. The eggs are typically found on food sources suitable for the larvae.
Larva After hatching, the larva of hypercompe suffusa emerges, focusing on consuming food to grow. It molts several times, increasing in size with each stage, and may display different color patterns.
Pupal The larva of hypercompe suffusa encases itself in a pupa, undergoing a major transformation. During this stage, internal structures reform, preparing for adult life, and the pupa is generally immobile.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult hypercompe suffusa’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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Predators of Adult Hypercompe suffusa
Bats, birds, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Hypercompe suffusa
Hypercompe suffusa larvae have the unique ability to produce clicking sounds as a defense mechanism against predators, a rare trait among caterpillars.
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Scientific Classification of Hypercompe suffusa
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Youth Habitat of Hypercompe suffusa
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Hypercompe suffusa Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of hypercompe suffusa are typically found on host plants where they feed, which are often located in or near wooded areas, gardens, or fields with a variety of flora. Search for young caterpillars on leaves, particularly focusing on the underside where they might be hiding. Pupae may be found in loose soil, leaf litter, or other sheltered spots near the plants the larvae were feeding on. Adults are attracted to light sources at night, so they can likely be spotted around lamps or other light fixtures in regions with suitable vegetation during their active months.
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How and Where Can You Find Hypercompe suffusa at Different Life Stages
Egg Hypercompe suffusa eggs are usually laid on the underside of leaves of the host plant. To locate them, carefully inspect the leaves of known host plants for small clusters or rows of eggs.
Larva Hypercompe suffusa larvae, or caterpillars, can be found on or near their host plants. Search for signs of feeding, such as chewed leaves, and look for the caterpillars themselves on the underside of leaves or hidden in silk shelters they create.
Pupal Hypercompe suffusa pupae may be attached to host plants or hidden in leaf litter or soil. Finding them involves gently sifting through leaf litter or soil near known host plants or searching the stems and leaves for attached pupae.
Adult Hypercompe suffusa adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. An effective way to find them is by setting up a light trap at night, using a bright light to attract the moths. They can also be found resting on tree trunks or hiding in foliage during the day.
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Harmful Effects of Hypercompe suffusa
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Hurt Plant

When hypercompe suffusa larvae feed, they chew plant tissues, including leaves and stems. This feeding habit results in defoliation, compromising the plant's ability to perform photosynthesis efficiently. Over time, the sustained loss of foliage can weaken the affected plant, impacting its growth and reducing its overall vigor.

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