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Yellow-winged pareuchaetes

Yellow-winged pareuchaetes

Pareuchaetes insulata

A species of Pareuchaetes

The wingspan is 2.5 - 4 cm. The forewings are clay yellow without markings.

General Info About Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
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Attributes of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
Colors
Black
Yellow
Habitat
salt marsh; mangrove; sand dune; lowland forest; wet land; grassland; mountain zone
Larva Food Source
Leaves of the tropical soda apple (solanum viarum), leaves of the nightshade (solanaceae) family species, leaves of the eggplant (solanum melongena), leaves of the potato (solanum tuberosum), leaves of the tomato (solanum lycopersicum)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
The Yellow-winged pareuchaetes can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Yellow-winged pareuchaetes feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
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Species Status of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
It is found on Cuba and the Antilles, as well as in the United States.
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Distribution Area of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
Cuba and the Antilles, southern United States, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua
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Predators of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes Larvae
Birds, rodents, reptiles, invertebrate predators like ants and wasps
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Predators of Adult Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
Birds, bats, spiders, rodents, predatory insects
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Interesting Facts About Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
Yellow-winged pareuchaetes can consume toxic plants and store the toxins in its body, deterring predators with its own chemical defense.
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Scientific Classification of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
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Youth Habitat of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests
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Adult Habitat of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests
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How and Where Can You Find Yellow-winged pareuchaetes at Different Life Stages
Larva Yellow-winged pareuchaetes larvae can be found on host plants where they feed. Look for signs of feeding damage on leaves and check both sides of the leaves on suspected host plants.
Pupal Yellow-winged pareuchaetes pupae may be camouflaged and are typically attached to the host plant or in nearby debris. Search for them by looking around the base of host plants and in leaf litter.
Adult Yellow-winged pareuchaetes adults are attracted to light and flowers. They can be found by setting up a light trap at night or by visiting flowering plants during the day, especially those that produce a lot of nectar.
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Harmful Effects of Yellow-winged pareuchaetes
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Hurt Plant

Upon feeding, yellow-winged pareuchaetes causes significant damage to plants within the Asteraceae family, most notably Chromolaena odorata. Through chewing on the leaves and stems, yellow-winged pareuchaetes impairs the plant's ability to photosynthesize and transport nutrients, leading to stunted growth, reduced vigor, and in severe cases, plant death.

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