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Yellow sailer

Yellow sailer

Neptis ananta

A species of Sailers

Meet yellow sailer, a lively turn of evolution. Sporting an affinity for damp, shady environments, yellow sailer often plays a pivotal role in enhancing soil fertility. As larvae, they consume decaying plant material enriching the soil with nutrients—crucial for plant growth. Remarkably, yellow sailer has an exceptional navigation ability. During its fluttering flight, yellow sailer employs 'hill-topping,' a unique behavior where it flies to the highest point of a hill to maximize mating capabilities.

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Attributes of Yellow sailer
Colors
Black
Yellow
White
Orange
Habitat
Valley
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, lantana camara, ixora spp., hibiscus spp., asteraceae family flowers
Larva Food Source
Leaves of host plants, fabaceae family plants, aeschynomene spp., desmodium spp., uraria spp.
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
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Life Cycle of Yellow sailer
Egg The egg of yellow sailer is often laid on host plants and is tiny. It's the dormant stage, where the embryo develops inside. The color and shape of the egg can vary, usually oval and camouflaged to protect from predators.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva of yellow sailer is worm-like with a primary focus on feeding and growth. It molts several times, with each instar varying slightly in color and pattern. The size significantly increases with each molt.
Pupal During this stage, yellow sailer undergoes a dramatic transformation within a protective casing. It often becomes immobile and may blend with the environment. Inside, the body reorganizes to form adult structures.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult yellow sailer’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 Yellow sailer Larvae
Birds, rodents, spiders, wasps, ants, mantises
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Predators of Adult Yellow sailer
Birds, spiders, rodents, lizards, mantises
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Interesting Facts About Yellow sailer
Unique among its kind, yellow sailer employs a curious 'flapping glider' flight unique to its family, alternating between wing flaps and gliding.
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Scientific Classification of Yellow sailer
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Youth Habitat of Yellow sailer
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Yellow sailer
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Yellow sailer
Yellow sailer at the adult stage are attracted to nectar-rich flowers, so using a series of blooming plants or artificial nectar feeders can serve as effective lures.
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Habitat Preferences of Yellow sailer Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of yellow sailer are often found on the underside of host plant leaves. Caterpillars prefer the young, tender foliage of these plants, camouflaging themselves among leaves upon hatching. Pupae typically attach to the stems or leaves of the host plant, choosing hidden spots to evade predators. Adults primarily frequent sunlit forest clearings and edges, sipping nectar from various flowering plants. To locate these stages, one would carefully inspect the host plants for eggs, search for caterpillars on newer growth, scope out quiet, shaded areas for pupae, and observe flowers and sunlit openings for adult yellow sailer.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Yellow sailer
The best time to find adult yellow sailer is usually during the morning hours when they are most active seeking nectar. For larvae or caterpillar stages, midday could be more appropriate when they are actively feeding.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Yellow sailer
Mild, sunny days are most favorable as yellow sailer adults prefer warmth for flying, and larvae require sunny conditions to ensure proper growth and development.
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Are Yellow sailer harmful to humans?

Some larvae of tortoiseshell butterflies feed on milkweed, which is a poisonous plant containing cardiac glycosides, so the larvae are poisonous. Although poisonous, these butterflies will not directly affect humans if not swallowed. Touching the larvae of certain tortoiseshell butterflies may cause a rash.
Beneficial Effects of Yellow sailer
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Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Yellow sailer flutters from bloom to bloom, sipping nectar, while inadvertently transferring pollen on its legs and body. It feeds on pollen inadvertently while seeking nectar, contributing to the cross-pollination of various plants.
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