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Lamelligomphus formosanus

Lamelligomphus formosanus

A species of Lamelligomphus

General Info About Lamelligomphus formosanus
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Attributes of Lamelligomphus formosanus
Colors
Black
Green
Yellow
Habitat
Stream; sandy or muddy bottom; slightly polluted water; river; swamp river
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, flies, moths, mayflies
Larva Food Source
Small fish, tadpoles, aquatic insects, mosquito larvae, other small aquatic organisms
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Lamelligomphus formosanus
Taiwan in China
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Life Cycle of Lamelligomphus formosanus
Egg The lamelligomphus formosanus begins as an egg, often laid in or near water sources. The eggs are small and may vary in color, usually matching the environment to camouflage from predators.
Naiad Upon hatching, the naiads, or naiads, are aquatic and predatory. They undergo several molts, growing in size with each stage, and their color may change to blend with their surroundings.
Subimago As lamelligomphus formosanus reaches the final naiad stage, it emerges from the water. It attaches to a stable surface and begins the transition to adulthood, shedding its exoskeleton.
Adult The adult lamelligomphus formosanus emerges with elongated bodies and wings. The coloration is often striking, with clear wings and distinct body patterns. Adults are aerial, focusing on feeding and mating.
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Predators of Lamelligomphus formosanus Larvae
Aquatic beetles, fish, water bugs, tadpoles of frogs and toads, other dragonfly larvae
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Scientific Classification of Lamelligomphus formosanus
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Youth Habitat of Lamelligomphus formosanus
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Lamelligomphus formosanus
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats
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How Can You Attract Lamelligomphus formosanus
Adult lamelligomphus formosanus are predatory and do not respond to baits or traps designed for other purposes. They typically hunt for live prey such as smaller insects.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Lamelligomphus formosanus
Adult lamelligomphus formosanus prefer warm, sunny, and windless days for flying. They are less active during cold or rainy days. naiad lamelligomphus formosanus can be found regardless of weather in their aquatic habitats.
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How and Where Can You Find Lamelligomphus formosanus at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of lamelligomphus formosanus are laid in water or on aquatic plants. Locating eggs requires careful observation of adult females' behavior as they deposit eggs, typically by scanning the edges of clean, flowing waters such as streams or rivers.
Naiad Naiad lamelligomphus formosanus inhabit fresh water bodies like streams or rivers. Search for them among aquatic vegetation, under rocks, or within the silt at the bottom. Use a net to sift through the substrate gently.
Adult Lamelligomphus formosanus does not have a subimago stage as their development goes directly from naiadl to adult stage without an intermediate subimago stage unlike mayflies.
Adult lamelligomphus formosanus can be found perched on vegetation or patrolling their territory flying over water bodies. They can be observed and photographed during their flight time, near their natural habitats, especially near streams, rivers, and sometimes forest clearings.
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Beneficial Effects of Lamelligomphus formosanus
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Mosquitoes, Small Insects
Lamelligomphus formosanus, a skilled hunter, stalks the waterways in both its naiad and adult stages. In the naiad stage, it's an aquatic terror to small aquatic organisms, including mosquito larvae. As an adult, it takes to the skies with adept flying abilities to capture mosquitoes and other small insects mid-air, using its sharp mandibles to seize and devour its prey.
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