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Scarce hook-tip

Scarce hook-tip

Sabra harpagula

A species of Sabra

Sabra harpagula, the scarce hook-tip, is a moth of the family Drepanidae first described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1786. It is found from Europe through temperate Asia to Japan. The wingspan is 25–35 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location. The larvae feed on Tilia (including Tilia cordata), Quercus, Alnus and Betula species.

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Attributes of Scarce hook-tip
Habitat
Deciduous forest; tilia tree; old alley
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar from various angiosperms, sap flows, honeydew secreted by aphids, overripe fruit juices, rotting tree fruits
Larva Food Source
Leaves of oaks (quercus spp.), leaves of birch (betula spp.), leaves of alder (alnus spp.), leaves of willow (salix spp.), leaves of poplar (populus spp.)
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
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
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Distribution Area of Scarce hook-tip
Europe, Asia, Japan
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Life Cycle of Scarce hook-tip
Egg The egg of scarce hook-tip is usually laid on host plants and is small, oval, and inconspicuous. The egg stage serves as a protective start, ensuring the young insect will have the necessary food upon emergence.
Larva As larvae, scarce hook-tip experience significant growth, molting multiple times before pupation. These caterpillars are elongated with chewing mouthparts, often with distinct color patterns that may serve as camouflage or warning.
Pupal In this stage, scarce hook-tip encases itself in a pupa or chrysalis. The pupa may attach to plants or be hidden in leaf litter. Inside, scarce hook-tip undergoes a radical transformation with tissues reorganizing.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult scarce hook-tip develops wings and reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on mating and laying eggs for the next generation.
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Predators of Scarce hook-tip Larvae
Birds, insectivorous mammals, arachnids, other insects
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Predators of Adult Scarce hook-tip
Bats, birds, rodents
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Scientific Classification of Scarce hook-tip
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Youth Habitat of Scarce hook-tip
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Scarce hook-tip
Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Scarce hook-tip
Setting up light traps at night can attract adults due to their positive phototaxis.
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Habitat Preferences of Scarce hook-tip Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of scarce hook-tip are typically found on trees and shrubs where they feed on leaves, making deciduous woodlands and gardens frequented by these plants ideal places to search. For the pupal stages, look in the leaf litter or soil near the host plants, as they tend to pupate in hidden areas close to where they last fed. Adults, being nocturnal, are often encountered near light sources at night or resting on tree bark during the day, with a preference for wooded habitats. Searching these regions after dusk can increase the chances of encountering the various stages of scarce hook-tip's life cycle.
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How and Where Can You Find Scarce hook-tip at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of scarce hook-tip are typically laid on host plants. To find eggs, check the undersides of leaves of known host plants for small clusters or rows of eggs.
Larva Larvae of scarce hook-tip can be found feeding on their host plants. Look for signs of feeding damage or frass (larval droppings) on leaves as indicators of their presence.
Pupal Pupae of scarce hook-tip are often found near the ground in a cocoon among leaf litter or on the host plant itself. Searching through the leaf litter or examining the base of host plants may reveal pupae.
Adult Adult scarce hook-tip moths can be attracted at night by setting up a light source or using bait such as fermenting fruit or sugary solutions applied to tree trunks.
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Hurt Plant

Larvae of scarce hook-tip can cause a range of impacts from mild to severe, characterized by defoliation as they chew through leaf tissues. This feeding can hinder plant growth, compromise photosynthesis, and in severe cases, lead to plant death.

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