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Red-tipped clearwing

Red-tipped clearwing

Synanthedon formicaeformis

A species of Synanthedon

Aptly known as the master of mimicry, red-tipped clearwing resembles a common insect with a slender, black and yellow-striped body that could easily deceive a casual onlooker. Its wing patterns mimic the delicate transparency of its doppelganger, a tactic that confounds predators. While the larval form indulges in the wood of deciduous trees, adults prefer to feast on nectar, a testament to its complex life cycle.

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Attributes of Red-tipped clearwing
Colors
Black
Red
White
Habitat
Fens; marsh; damp area; woodland; riverbank; flooded gravel pit; pond
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar from a variety of flowering plants
Larva Food Source
Grapevines, virginia creeper, boston ivy, porcelain berry, english ivy
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
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Species Status of Red-tipped clearwing
Very scarce
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Distribution Area of Red-tipped clearwing
Europe, the eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East
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Life Cycle of Red-tipped clearwing
Egg The eggs of red-tipped clearwing are typically laid on or near the host plant. Initially small and inconspicuous, they transform as the developing embryo grows within, eventually giving way to larval emergence.
Larva Upon hatching, the larvae of red-tipped clearwing immediately begin feeding. These caterpillars are typically elongated with a chewing mouthpart, growing significantly as they molt through successive instars, gradually changing in color and pattern.
Pupal After ample growth, the red-tipped clearwing enters the pupal phase. Encased within a chrysalis, it is immobile and undergoes a dramatic transformation, reshaping its internal and external structures into the adult form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult red-tipped clearwing displays vibrant colors and wings. The body is fully developed and hardened, with the adult capable of flight and focused on mating and laying eggs to continue the lifecycle.
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Predators of Red-tipped clearwing Larvae
Birds, rodents, certain parasitic wasps (parasitoids)
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Scientific Classification of Red-tipped clearwing
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Youth Habitat of Red-tipped clearwing
Forests and Woodlands, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Red-tipped clearwing
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Red-tipped clearwing
Sweet and fermented substances, like overripe fruits, might attract red-tipped clearwing due to their attraction towards sugary solutions.
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Habitat Preferences of Red-tipped clearwing Through Different Life Stages
To find red-tipped clearwing larvae, search in the trunk and branches of willow or poplar trees, where they burrow and feed on the wood. The pupal stage is also inside these trees, often in a cocoon just beneath the bark. Adult red-tipped clearwing primarily appear near these host trees, exhibiting clear wings with distinctive markings, and can be spotted hovering around or resting on the bark, leaves, or flowers, especially during daylight hours in the warmer months.
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How and Where Can You Find Red-tipped clearwing at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of red-tipped clearwing are often laid on the host plants; search on the undersides of leaves or near the food source the larvae will need immediately upon hatching.
Larva Larvae of red-tipped clearwing may be found on or near their food source. Carefully inspect host plants, particularly looking for any signs of feeding or trail of frass (larval droppings).
Pupal Pupae of red-tipped clearwing could be in the soil, leaf litter, or covered in plant debris. Gently sift through potential pupation sites being careful not to damage the pupae.
Adult Red-tipped clearwing adults are most likely to be found near nectar sources such as flowering plants. They may also be attracted to lights at dusk. Observing flowers during peak activity hours could increase chances of sightings.
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