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Angle shades

Angle shades

Phlogophora meticulosa

A species of Phlogophora

The angle shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) is a type of moth that is very distinct given its pink and brown markings. You will likely float around gardens where its favorite plants will grow. It's a beautiful moth that isn't known to cause harm to anyone.

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Attributes of Angle shades
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Habitat
fence; garden foliage
Adult Food Sources
Honeysuckle (lonicera spp.), ivy blossoms (hedera helix), jasmine (jasminum spp.), buddleia (buddleja spp.), red valerian (centranthus ruber)
Larva Food Source
Nettle (urtica dioica), dock (rumex spp.), hawthorn (crataegus spp.), bramble (rubus fruticosus), dandelion (taraxacum officinale)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Angle shades is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Angle shades 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 Angle shades 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 Angle shades
It is distributed throughout Europe as far east as the Urals and also in the Azores, in Algeria, and in Asia Minor, Armenia, and Syria. It is strongly migratory.
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Distribution Area of Angle shades
Throughout Europe
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Appearance of Angle shades
It has a wingspan of 4.5 - 5 cm. Forewing whitish ochreous, the base and costal area extensively pinkish. The forewings are very distinctively shaped with a sharply pointed apex. The larva are dull green or pinkish brown, thickly dotted with pale.
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Life Cycle of Angle shades
Egg The egg is the first life stage where the angle shades is immobile, small, and round-shaped often with a distinct color that blends with the environment to avoid predation.
Larva As a larva, the angle shades has a worm-like appearance with a voracious appetite for host plants. It undergoes several molts, growing larger and occasionally changing color.
Pupal In the pupal stage, the angle shades is encased in a chrysalis and undergoes a dramatic transformation. The pupa is immobile and can vary in coloration.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult angle shades'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 Angle shades
4.5 - 5 cm
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Predators of Angle shades Larvae
Birds, rodents, small mammals, other insect larvae, lizards
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Predators of Adult Angle shades
Bats, birds, rodents, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Angle shades
Angle shades can camouflage into the environment by imitating the appearance of a withered leaf to evade predators.
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Scientific Classification of Angle shades
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Youth Habitat of Angle shades
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Angle shades
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Angle shades
To attract adult angle shades, light traps can be used at night when they are most active. Alternatively, fermenting fruit or sugary solutions can also lure angle shades due to their feeding preferences.
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Habitat Preferences of Angle shades Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of angle shades are usually laid on the host plants, where the emergent caterpillars also reside, often on the underside of leaves to avoid predators. The caterpillars prefer feeding in seclusion within folded leaves or other sheltered plant parts during their growth. As angle shades matures, it searches for the soft soil or leaf litter to pupate, transforming in the quiet darkness. For observing these stages, one would inspect appropriate host plants for eggs and caterpillars, and sift through soil and leaf debris for pupae, preferably at night when the caterpillars are most active.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Angle shades
The most suitable time to find adult angle shades is at night since they are nocturnal. For the larval stages, the daytime is better when they are active and feeding on plant leaves.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Angle shades
Mild, humid nights with little to no moonlight provide optimal conditions for finding adult angle shades, while warm and sunny days are better for finding caterpillars as they are more likely to be active and visible.
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How and Where Can You Find Angle shades at Different Life Stages
Egg Angle shades eggs are often laid on the underside of host plant leaves. Search for small, round or oval eggs arranged in clusters by inspecting leaves, especially in gardens or areas with a dense plant population.
Larva Angle shades caterpillars can be found on or near host plants where they feed. Look for signs of feeding, such as chewed leaves, and search both the tops and undersides of foliage during the day.
Pupal Angle shades pupae are typically found in concealed locations near the ground or in leaf litter. To find them, carefully sift through leaf litter or search in crevices or other hiding spots at the base of host plants.
Adult Adult angle shades can be found through the use of light traps set up after dusk. They are attracted to sources of light, making them easier to spot and observe. Alternatively, one can look for them feeding on flowers or resting on surfaces near light sources at night.
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Garden and Landscape Pest

The larva stage of angle shades may inflict mild to severe harm, feeding voraciously on stems, leaves, and flowers. A small number may result in cosmetic plant damage, while infestations can lead to significant defoliation, affecting plant vigour and yield, with possible indirect effects on humans relying on the affected vegetation.

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Hurt Plant

Angle shades inflicts damage through feeding, primarily targeting leaf tissues. Plants from families such as Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, and Solanaceae, among over 100 species, exhibit chewed foliage. The resultant holes and ragged edges not only disrupt photosynthesis but can also predispose plants to secondary infections and reduce their overall vigor.

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Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Asteraceae, fruit trees
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Angle shades is an effective pollinator, primarily attracted to the vivid colors and strong scents of Asteraceae and fruit blossoms. While sipping nectar, they inadvertently gather and spread pollen, feeding on it as an additional source of nutrition.
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