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Four-striped leaftail

Four-striped leaftail

Phyllogomphoides stigmatus

A species of Phyllogomphoides

The species is on the Red List of the IUCN as not endangered, year of assessment 2007, the trend of the population is stable according to the IUCN.

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Attributes of Four-striped leaftail
Colors
Black
Yellow
Habitat
slow-flowing stream; river; large open pond
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, moths, flies, small beetles
Larva Food Source
Aquatic insect larvae, zooplankton, small fish, tadpoles, other small aquatic organisms
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Four-striped leaftail typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Four-striped leaftail
It is found in Central America and North America.
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Distribution Area of Four-striped leaftail
Central America, North America
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Life Cycle of Four-striped leaftail
Egg In the egg stage, the embryo inside the four-striped leaftail egg develops until it reaches a size where it is ready to hatch. The egg is typically laid in a safe, nourishing environment, and is small, oval, and initially the same color as the plant or substrate it is laid on.
Naiad Upon hatching, four-striped leaftail naiads emerge. They resemble miniature adults but lack fully developed wings and reproductive organs. naiads are aquatic and predatory, molting several times as they grow, each time increasing in size and complexity.
Subimago Four-striped leaftail undergoes a unique stage known as 'subimago' where the immature adult emerges from water. It has wings but they are not fully developed. The body is covered in a dull exoskeleton and the creature cannot yet reproduce, though it resembles an adult more closely.
Adult In the final transition, the adult four-striped leaftail emerges with a hardened exoskeleton. The wings are now clear and veined, suitable for flight. Sexual organs are fully developed for mating. The adults typically display vibrant colors, with a slender and elongated body adapted for aerial efficiency.
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Adult Size of Four-striped leaftail
7 - 7 cm
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Predators of Four-striped leaftail Larvae
Fish, tadpoles, water beetles, birds
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Predators of Adult Four-striped leaftail
Birds, spiders, frogs, wasps, lizards
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Scientific Classification of Four-striped leaftail
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Youth Habitat of Four-striped leaftail
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Four-striped leaftail
Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats, Grasslands and Prairies
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How Can You Attract Four-striped leaftail
Attracting four-striped leaftail typically does not require food traps since they are predators at all stages of life, feeding on smaller insects. However, mimicking the presence of prey or creating a suitable habitat may lure four-striped leaftail to the area.
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Habitat Preferences of Four-striped leaftail Through Different Life Stages
The naiads of four-striped leaftail dwell in the sandy or muddy bottoms of clean, slow-flowing rivers and streams, often hiding under stones or debris. As they transform into naiads, they remain in similar aquatic habitats, preferring areas with vegetation for protection. The adults usually inhabit areas around the water sources where naiads are present, including riverbanks and nearby vegetation, where they search for mates and prey on flying insects. To find the different stages, one would search the riverine habitats, carefully examining under stones and among plants in the water for the naiads and naiads, while observing the surrounding airspace and vegetation for the adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Four-striped leaftail
The best time to find adult four-striped leaftail is usually on sunny days, especially late morning to early afternoon when they are most active. naiads or naiad stages of four-striped leaftail are aquatic, so they can be searched for throughout the day in or near bodies of water.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Four-striped leaftail
Four-striped leaftail is more active and visible in warm weather with little to no wind. Rain and cold temperatures typically reduce activity, making four-striped leaftail harder to spot.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Mosquitoes, Aquatic Insects
Four-striped leaftail is an aerial hunter, skillfully capturing prey mid-flight during its adult stage. While still a naiad, it lurks in aquatic environments, cleverly ambushing unsuspecting prey. This consummate predator hunts primarily to feed itself, with a preference for mosquitoes and various aquatic insects, thereby reducing the populations of these pests.
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