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Brown-lined looper

Brown-lined looper

Neoalcis californiaria

A species of Neoalcis, Also known as Brownlined Looper

The wingspan is about 3.5 cm.

General Info About Brown-lined looper
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Attributes of Brown-lined looper
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar from various angiosperms, sap from wounded trees, honeydew secreted by aphids, decaying fruit juices, moisture from puddles
Larva Food Source
Oak leaves (quercus spp.), willow leaves (salix spp.), birch leaves (betula spp.)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Brown-lined looper 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
The Brown-lined looper 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
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Species Status of Brown-lined looper
It is found along the west coast of North America.
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Distribution Area of Brown-lined looper
North America
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Life Cycle of Brown-lined looper
Egg The beginning of the brown-lined looper's life cycle starts with the egg stage. Usually laid on foliage, eggs are small, often spherical, and have a protective shell. They vary in color and may be camouflaged to match the environment for protection.
Larva The larvae, commonly referred to as caterpillars, are the primary feeding stage of the brown-lined looper. They exhibit a tubular shape with distinct, vibrant color patterns for camouflage or warning. They undergo multiple molts, significantly increasing in size at each molt.
Pupal During this stage, the brown-lined looper is immobile and enveloped within a chrysalis. The body is undergoing reorganization, transforming from larval to adult form. It's a phase of intense development, with the color of the pupa often reflecting the surrounding habitat.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult brown-lined looper'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 and the dispersal of offspring.
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Adult Size of Brown-lined looper
3.5 cm
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Predators of Brown-lined looper Larvae
Birds, arachnids, rodents, small mammals, larger insects
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Scientific Classification of Brown-lined looper
Tips for Finding Brown-lined looper
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Youth Habitat of Brown-lined looper
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Brown-lined looper
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Brown-lined looper
Due to the nature of brown-lined looper's diet, traps baited with the foliage from the host plants they consume during their larval stage can be effective. For adults, pheromone traps or light sources may attract them as they are nocturnal and drawn to light.
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Habitat Preferences of Brown-lined looper Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of brown-lined looper are deposited on host plants' leaves or bark in regions with abundant arboreal vegetation. As caterpillars, they are found chewing on leaves of their host plants, often where tree coverage is densest. To spot the caterpillars, search the understory of forests or along the edges where trees and shrubs provide a habitat. Pupae typically fasten themselves to twigs or leaves, frequently in more concealed locations like tree crevices or leaf litter. Adults are nocturnally active and are primarily encountered on or near the vegetation they once fed upon, flitting about for mates and laying eggs—typically within forested areas or locations that sustain their host plants.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Brown-lined looper
The best time to find brown-lined looper would likely be during the evening or night when adults are most active. The larval stages would be more accessible to find during the day while they are feeding on host plants.
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