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Common lutestring

Common lutestring

Ochropacha duplaris

A species of Ochropacha

Adorned with a warm, russet wing palette, common lutestring emerges at twilight to forage, its coloring camouflaged among fallen autumn leaves. As a larva, it feeds voraciously on a variety of deciduous tree leaves before undergoing a remarkable transformation to adulthood. As an adult, it prefers the sweet nectar of night-blooming flowers, an adaptation that lowers competition for food resources and avoids diurnal predators.

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Attributes of Common lutestring
Colors
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
Forest; river valley with black alder; birch-rich forest; peatland; wetland; high montane site of gray alder
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, sap, honeydew, ripe fruit juices, bird droppings for minerals
Larva Food Source
Birch leaves, alder leaves, hazel leaves, oak leaves, willow leaves
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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Species Status of Common lutestring
Regionally endangered or decreasing
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Distribution Area of Common lutestring
China, Russia, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, Central Asia, Europe
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Predators of Adult Common lutestring
Bats, birds, rodents, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Common lutestring
Common lutestring can produce ultrasonic clicks as a defense mechanism to ward off echolocating bats.
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Scientific Classification of Common lutestring
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Youth Habitat of Common lutestring
Forests and Woodlands
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Habitat Preferences of Common lutestring Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of common lutestring are typically laid on the underside of leaves of the host plant. Once hatched, the caterpillars often remain on the host plant, eating leaves and hiding from predators by blending into their surroundings. Searching for them requires examining the host plants closely. The pupae may be found in a cocoon attached to twigs or leaves, often in a more concealed location such as under branches or in leaf litter. To find them, one might need to look carefully at the branches or sift through the leaf litter on the ground. Adult common lutestring are nocturnal and attracted to light, so to observe or collect them, one should check light sources such as street lamps or use a light trap at night.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Common lutestring
The optimal time for finding common lutestring typically coincides with its active periods which, for many moths, is during the night. However, exact times may vary throughout the year, depending on the local climate and the specific life cycle of common lutestring.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Common lutestring
Calm, warm, and humid nights are often the best conditions to find adult common lutestring, as they tend to be more active for feeding and breeding purposes. Adults might be less active during colder or rainy weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Common lutestring at Different Life Stages
Egg Egg stages of common lutestring are usually laid in clusters or rows on the host plants. They can be found by examining the undersides of leaves of known food sources.
Larva Common lutestring caterpillars are typically found on or near their food plants. They might be concealed during the day, so look for feeding signs, like chewed leaves, and inspect the plant carefully.
Pupal Pupae of common lutestring may be hidden in the debris on the ground, within the soil, or in crevices on the host plant. Locating them often requires gently sifting through leaf litter or soil near the host plants.
Adult Adult common lutestring can often be found by setting up a light trap at night. A white sheet with a bright light behind it will attract them, making them easier to spot and collect. Fermented bait traps are also effective.
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Harmful Effects of Common lutestring
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Larvae of common lutestring exhibit no plant-host preference, affecting a wide variety. These caterpillars chew plant tissues during feeding, primarily damaging the leaves. Depending on their population, the impact ranges from mild to severe defoliation, compromising photosynthesis and plant health.

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