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Long-legged tabby

Long-legged tabby

Synaphe punctalis

A species of Synaphe

The wingspan is 2 - 2.5 cm.

General Info About Long-legged tabby
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Attributes of Long-legged tabby
Colors
Brown
Gray
Habitat
shingle; sand-dune; chalky and other dry area
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, pollen, honeydew, tree sap
Larva Food Source
Grasses, grain, corn, menuki, wheat
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Long-legged tabby is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Long-legged tabby 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 Long-legged tabby
It is found in Europe.
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Distribution Area of Long-legged tabby
Europe
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Life Cycle of Long-legged tabby
Egg The embryonic stage begins with the egg, which long-legged tabby lays in clusters. The eggs are distinctively shaped, and their color may blend with the substrate to avoid predation. Size is minute.
Larva Upon hatching, the larval stage is immediately distinguishable by its worm-like appearance. The long-legged tabby larvae continually molt as they grow, increasing in size and sometimes changing colors for camouflage.
Pupal The long-legged tabby enters the pupal stage enclosed in a cocoon. It is a transition phase where tissues break down and reorganize. The pupa's size reflects the larval growth, and coloration may resemble the environment.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult long-legged tabby'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 Long-legged tabby
2 - 2.5 cm
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Predators of Long-legged tabby Larvae
Birds, small mammals, arthropods such as other insects and spiders
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Predators of Adult Long-legged tabby
Birds, bats, spiders, mantises, ants, wasps
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Interesting Facts About Long-legged tabby
Long-legged tabby can communicate with conspecifics by creating ultrasonic sounds that are imperceptible to human ears.
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Scientific Classification of Long-legged tabby
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Youth Habitat of Long-legged tabby
Rotting and Decaying Matter, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Long-legged tabby
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Long-legged tabby
Since long-legged tabby is in the Lepidoptera order, adults are likely attracted to sources of nectar or light traps at night.
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Habitat Preferences of Long-legged tabby Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of long-legged tabby are typically deposited on foliage near food sources, usually in secure, sheltered areas to protect them from predators and harsh environmental conditions. As larvae, long-legged tabby are often found hidden in silk webbing on their host plants, where they feed on organic material or plant matter. The caterpillars choose secluded spots that offer protection and sufficient food. In the pupal stage, long-legged tabby choose safe and hidden locations, such as under loose bark or within the leaves they have rolled or tied together. For adults looking to observe long-legged tabby at this stage, search around the original host plants at night when they are most active. The adult moths of long-legged tabby are nocturnal and are typically encountered near light sources or on surfaces where they rest during the day.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Long-legged tabby
The adult long-legged tabby may be best found at night as most moths are nocturnal, while larval stages might be sought after during the day when they are active and feeding.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Long-legged tabby
Calm, warm, and humid nights are ideal for finding adult long-legged tabby, as such conditions are conducive to moth activity. Dry and warmer days may be suitable for finding larvae or pupae.
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How and Where Can You Find Long-legged tabby at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of long-legged tabby are minute and often laid in clusters on host plants, making them challenging to spot. To find them, closely inspect the undersides of leaves or stems of potential host plants using a magnifying glass.
Larva Larvae of long-legged tabby will be found feeding on host plants. Search by looking at both surfaces of leaves, along stems, and near the base of plants for any signs of feeding damage or frass.
Pupal Long-legged tabby pupae may be found in concealed locations near the host plants. Look for them in leaf litter, under bark, or in the soil depending on the species' specific behavior.
Adult Adult long-legged tabby are attracted to light sources, so setting up a white sheet with a light source behind it at night is an effective method to observe and find these nocturnal creatures.
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Harmful Effects of Long-legged tabby
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Hurt Plant

The long-legged tabby larvae cause damage by chewing through the tissues of leaves, stems, and seeds of various grass species. This feeding activity results in perforated and torn plant material, potentially leading to weakened plant structures, stunted growth, and reduced seed viability. The cumulative effect impedes the plant's ability to photosynthesize and reproduce effectively.

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