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Ilisia maculata

Ilisia maculata

A species of Ilisia

General Info About Ilisia maculata
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Attributes of Ilisia maculata
Colors
Black
Bronze
Habitat
Stream
Adult Food Sources
None (Adults do not feed and rely on energy stored from the younger stage)
Larva Food Source
Decaying organic matter, decomposing leaves, rotting wood, dung, dead plant material
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Vestigial
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Species Status of Ilisia maculata
Widespread
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Distribution Area of Ilisia maculata
North Atlantic
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Life Cycle of Ilisia maculata
Egg As an initial phase, the egg of ilisia maculata is generally laid in groups and assumes a color and size that is harmonious with its environment, offering camouflage. The eggs are small and inconspicuous, securing them from predation.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva of ilisia maculata exhibits a worm-like appearance, lacking wings and reproductive structures. Growth is rapid, characterized by a series of molts. Each molt increases the larva's size, and physical changes are prominent.
Pupal In the transformative pupal stage, ilisia maculata undergoes significant development within a protective casing. The body is reorganized, transitioning towards the adult form. It is typically static, with observable changes in form and size until adulthood.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult ilisia maculata’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 Ilisia maculata Larvae
Frogs and toads, birds, jumping spiders, mantises, dragonfly nymphs
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Predators of Adult Ilisia maculata
Birds, spiders, mantises, dragonflies, bats
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Scientific Classification of Ilisia maculata
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Youth Habitat of Ilisia maculata
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Ilisia maculata
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Ilisia maculata Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of ilisia maculata are typically laid in moist soil or near bodies of water where the larvae can find organic matter to feed on after they hatch. As they develop, these larvae favor damp environments with plentiful decaying vegetation. Once they mature into pupae, they often remain buried in the same habitats to undergo transformation. Adults usually emerge from these sites and are frequently found in humid, shaded areas with abundant plant life, often near water sources. To locate each growth stage, one would search through wet soil for eggs and larvae, sift through leaf litter for pupae, and survey surrounding vegetation and water edges for adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Ilisia maculata
The best time to find most ilisia maculata individuals is during the warmer months of the year, typically in late spring through early fall when temperatures are between 15°C and 25°C.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Ilisia maculata
It is more feasible to find ilisia maculata during periods of damp weather, as they thrive in moist environments, but not during heavy rain as they seek shelter.
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