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Blair's shoulder-knot

Blair's shoulder-knot

Lithophane leautieri

A species of Pinions

Adorned in muted tones that meld seamlessly with the deciduous woodland floor, blair's shoulder-knot emerges under the cloak of night. This species specializes in exploiting the cooler nocturnal hours, utilizing its specifically adapted vision to navigate and pinpoint sustenance in its larval stage, which is reliant on the foliage of hardwood trees. As an adult, it continues this trend, flitting silently from blossom to blossom, sipping nectar with its proboscis and unwittingly assisting in the pollination of night-blooming plants.

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Attributes of Blair's shoulder-knot
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
Open woodland; mountain slop; pasture; garden
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers such as ivy (hedera), dandelion (taraxacum), or other nocturnally-blooming plants
Larva Food Source
Leaves of trees such as oak (quercus), hornbeam (carpinus), or willow (salix)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Blair's shoulder-knot 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
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Blair's shoulder-knot
Common and widespread
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Distribution Area of Blair's shoulder-knot
Europe
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Predators of Adult Blair's shoulder-knot
Bats, birds, rodents
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Interesting Facts About Blair's shoulder-knot
Blair's shoulder-knot can adjust its body temperature by shivering, allowing it to remain active in colder temperatures than most of its relatives.
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Scientific Classification of Blair's shoulder-knot
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Youth Habitat of Blair's shoulder-knot
Forests and Woodlands
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Habitat Preferences of Blair's shoulder-knot Through Different Life Stages
The egg stage of blair's shoulder-knot is typically found on the leaves of host plants where the female moth deposits them. Searching for these eggs would involve closely inspecting the undersides of leaves. Caterpillars, the larvae stage, are often found on or near their food sources, so searching for these would require looking at the host plants they are known to consume. Pupae likely to be found in the soil or leaf litter near the host plants, so searching here would necessitate careful excavation or sifting through debris. Adults, the final stage of blair's shoulder-knot, are nocturnal and attracted to lights, so to locate them, one could search around light sources during the night.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Blair's shoulder-knot
Blair's shoulder-knot adults are typically nocturnal, so the best time to find them is at night. For larvae, daytime searching might be more effective.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Blair's shoulder-knot
Blair's shoulder-knot adults may be most active on warmer, less windy nights, while larvae might be more visible after rain when leaves are wet and they come out to feed.
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How and Where Can You Find Blair's shoulder-knot at Different Life Stages
Egg Blair's shoulder-knot eggs are laid on host plants. To find them, inspect the leaves of potential host plants carefully for small clusters or rows of eggs.
Larva Blair's shoulder-knot larvae feed on leaves and can be found by searching the host plants during the day. Look for signs of feeding such as holes in leaves or frass (caterpillar droppings).
Pupal Blair's shoulder-knot pupae might be in the soil or among leaf litter near the host plants. They can be found by gently sifting through the top layer of soil or debris.
Adult Blair's shoulder-knot adults are attracted to light, so setting up a light trap at night can be an effective method. Alternatively, applying a sugary bait on trees can also lure them in for observation.
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Yellow flowers, asteraceae
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Blair's shoulder-knot is a notable nighttime visitor of flowers, primarily seen frequenting yellow flowers and Asteraceae. It is attracted by the vivid colors and sweet scents of these plants. Mistaken identity or the pursuit of a meal of pollen often drives their pollination activities.
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