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Chestnut angle

Chestnut angle

Odontoptilum angulata

A species of Odontoptilum, Also known as Chestnut banded angle

Endowed with a quick, darting flight, chestnut angle is a visual marvel with its chevron-like patterns gracing its wings. Thriving in heat, this creature revels in sunlit clearings and edges of forests, seeking out flowers to satiate its nectar cravings. The larval stage bears a stark contrast, discreetly residing on leaves, munching away in preparation for its radiant transformation.

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Attributes of Chestnut angle
Colors
Brown
Black
White
Habitat
open sunny forest glade
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers such as lantana, hibiscus, and ixora
Larva Food Source
Leaves of plants like fabaceae species
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Chestnut angle is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Chestnut angle 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
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Species Status of Chestnut angle
It is found in India and southeast Asia.
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Distribution Area of Chestnut angle
India, Southeast Asia
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Life Cycle of Chestnut angle
Egg At this initial stage, the chestnut angle's eggs are laid on host plants. They are small, typically oval-shaped, and often blend with the foliage to avoid predation.
Larva After hatching, the larva, or caterpillar, of the chestnut angle becomes a voracious feeder, molting several times as it grows. It exhibits a cylindrical body with multiple legs and a distinctive color pattern for camouflage.
Pupal As a pupa, the chestnut angle is encased within a chrysalis. Here, it undergoes remarkable transformation as tissues break down and reorganize. The pupa is mostly immobile and vulnerable.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult chestnut angle displays vibrant wings and a slender body. It is now capable of flight, mate-seeking, and laying eggs, thus completing the life cycle.
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Adult Size of Chestnut angle
2 - 4.5 cm
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Predators of Chestnut angle Larvae
Birds, rodents, parasitic wasps, spiders, ants
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Predators of Adult Chestnut angle
Birds, spiders, reptiles, rodents
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Scientific Classification of Chestnut angle
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Youth Habitat of Chestnut angle
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Chestnut angle
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests
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How Can You Attract Chestnut angle
Due to the nectivorous nature of adult chestnut angle, sweet bait like rotting fruit or artificial nectar can be used as trap food to attract them.
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Habitat Preferences of Chestnut angle Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of chestnut angle are often laid on the host plant leaves, where they hatch. Caterpillars, which emerge from the eggs, are usually found on or near their specific host plants, feeding on the leaves. As chestnut angle undergoes complete metamorphosis, the pupae typically affix themselves to plant stems or leaves, camouflaged within the foliage. Adults prefer sunny, open areas like meadows, gardens, or forest edges with abundant flowering plants for nectar. To find the various stages of chestnut angle, researchers would examine host plants for eggs and caterpillars, search plant stems and undersides of leaves for pupae, and explore open, sunny areas with flowers for adult butterflies.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Chestnut angle
The best time to find chestnut angle is during daylight hours, especially when the sun is out, as they are diurnal and most active for feeding and mating during this time.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Chestnut angle
Dry and warm weather with minimal wind is the most suitable condition to find chestnut angle, as these conditions are favorable for their flight and nectar foraging activities.
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Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Chestnut angle is known for its interesting mode of feeding on pollen, which inadvertently results in pollination. While feeding on nectar, its body comes into contact with pollen, transferring it from flower to flower, thus assisting in the plant reproduction process.
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