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Oberthueria caeca

Oberthueria caeca

A species of Oberthueria

Oberthueria caeca is a moth in the Endromidae family. It was described by Oberthür in 1880. It is found in China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Shaanxi, Henan), Korea and the Russian Far East. The habitat consists of lowland broad-leaved humid forests. The wingspan is 38–45 mm. Adults have a dusty dark yellow ground colour and transversal dark grey to black lunate pattern on the wings. The submarginal fascia is outlined inside with black scales and the submarginal field of the forewings is suffused with brown scales and with orange scales on the hindwings. Adults are on wing from May to June and again from July to August in two generations per year.

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Attributes of Oberthueria caeca
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
Lowland broad-leaved humid forests
Larva Food Source
Leaves of host plants, foliage from specific trees, vegetation, tender stems, soft plant material
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
Mouthparts Type
Vestigial
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Predators of Oberthueria caeca Larvae
Birds, mantises, wasps
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Predators of Adult Oberthueria caeca
Bats, birds, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Oberthueria caeca
Oberthueria caeca's caterpillars have a unique defense mechanism; when threatened, they can produce a startling hissing sound by expelling air through their spiracles.
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Scientific Classification of Oberthueria caeca
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Youth Habitat of Oberthueria caeca
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Oberthueria caeca
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Oberthueria caeca
Since oberthueria caeca is a moth, light traps could be effective in attracting adults during night-time hours. For the larval stages, food plants specific to oberthueria caeca larvae could be used as bait.
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Habitat Preferences of Oberthueria caeca Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of oberthueria caeca typically thrive on the leaves of their host plants, so one would search deciduous forests or woodland areas where these plants are abundant. During the pupal stage, oberthueria caeca creates a cocoon, which is often found attached to twigs or leaves, hidden among foliage. As for the adults, they are usually nocturnal and can be found near light sources at night. To locate them, one should search around the host plants, utilizing light traps after dark to attract the adults. The eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, so a careful inspection of the host plant leaves is necessary to find them.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Oberthueria caeca
To find adult oberthueria caeca, the best time would be during their active period at night. For larvae, daytime hours would be more suitable for observing host plants and searching for feeding signs.
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Harmful Effects of Oberthueria caeca
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Hurt Plant

When oberthueria caeca larvae are present in high numbers, they can strip foliage extensively, leading to defoliation that weakens host plants, stunts their growth, and, in severe cases, results in plant death.

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