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Common glider

Common glider

Neptis sappho

A species of Sailers, Also known as Pallas's sailer

The wingspan is 4 - 4.5 cm.

General Info About Common glider
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Attributes of Common glider
Colors
Black
White
Habitat
stand of Robinia of all kinds; woodland
Adult Food Sources
Asteraceae flowers (daisy family), apocynaceae flowers (dogbane family), fabaceae flowers (legume, pea, or bean family), lamiaceae flowers (mint family), rubiaceae flowers (madder family)
Larva Food Source
Vicia species (vetches), lathyrus species (sweet peas), pisum sativum (garden pea), vicia cracca (bird vetch), lathyrus pratensis (meadow vetchling)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Common glider is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Common glider is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Common glider 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 Common glider
It is found in Central Europe, Russia, India and other parts of temperate Asia and Japan.
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Distribution Area of Common glider
Central Europe, Russia, India and other parts of temperate Asia and Japan
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Life Cycle of Common glider
Egg After being laid, the egg of common glider provides protection and sustenance to the developing embryo. The egg's color and size vary, often camouflaged to evade predators.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva of common glider emerges, primarily consuming foliage voraciously. This stage sees rapid growth, with a focus on eating, and multiple molts as it outgrows its exoskeleton.
Pupal Common glider enters the pupal stage encased within a chrysalis. Metamorphosis occurs internally as the creature transforms. The pupa may exhibit cryptic colors for camouflage or bright warning coloration.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult common glider’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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Adult Size of Common glider
4 - 4.5 cm
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Predators of Common glider Larvae
Birds, rodents, insectivorous mammals, spiders, wasps, ants
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Predators of Adult Common glider
Birds, spiders, predaceous insects, bats
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Interesting Facts About Common glider
Common glider has seasonal forms with differing wing patterns and colors, adapting visually to their surroundings as the environment changes.
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Scientific Classification of Common glider
Tips for Finding Common glider
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Youth Habitat of Common glider
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Common glider
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Common glider
For adults, sweet substances such as overripe fruit or sugary solutions can serve as traps. For caterpillars, host plants are required.
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Habitat Preferences of Common glider Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of common glider are typically laid on the host plants in shaded areas. As caterpillars, they mainly reside on the underside of leaves of the same plants, camouflaged and feeding on the foliage. In the pupal stage, common glider often selects sheltered spots, like tree bark or crevices, to metamorphose securely. Adult common glider frequent flowering meadows and woodlands for nectar, often in temperate zones, showcasing their preference for areas rich in flora. Searching for these stages would involve inspecting host plants for eggs and caterpillars, checking protected areas for pupae, and visiting blossoming fields or forest edges to observe adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Common glider
The best time to find common glider is during daylight hours when adults are most active, typically mid-morning to early afternoon.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Common glider
Warm, sunny, and calm weather is most suitable, as common glider tend to be less active on cloudy or windy days.
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How and Where Can You Find Common glider at Different Life Stages
Egg Common glider eggs are tiny and often laid on specific host plants. To find them, inspect the leaves of known host plants for small, rounded structures.
Larva Common glider caterpillars can be found on or near their host plants. Search for chewed leaves or frass (caterpillar droppings) as indicators of their presence and then look more closely for the caterpillars themselves.
Pupal Common glider chrysalises are typically hidden in sheltered spots near the host plants. Look for them under leaves, on stems, or in leaf litter.
Adult Common glider adults are most visible when seeking nectar, mating, or basking in the sun. Flowering gardens, meadows, and edges of woods can be fruitful locations to spot them.
Are Common glider harmful?
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Usually, the common glider won't threaten or hurt humans. But remember that even a worm will turn. Remember to still be cautious.

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Are Common glider 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 Common glider
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Shape
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
In its quest for nourishment, common glider flutters from bloom to bloom, seeking out the vivid hues and intricate shapes of flowers. While feeding on pollen, it inadvertently carries these fertile grains between plants, contributing to the cross-pollination vital to diverse ecosystems.
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