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Guatemalan crescent

Guatemalan crescent

Tegosa guatemalena

A species of Tegosa

General Info About Guatemalan crescent
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Attributes of Guatemalan crescent
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers such as lantana, buddleja, and other flowering plants
Larva Food Source
Leaves of asteraceae plants
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Predators of Guatemalan crescent Larvae
Birds, rodents, parasitic wasps, predatory beetles
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Predators of Adult Guatemalan crescent
Birds, spiders, predatory insects, small mammals
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Interesting Facts About Guatemalan crescent
Guatemalan crescent engages in a remarkable behavior known as puddling, where it seeks out nutrients from moist substrates like mud or rotting fruit.
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Scientific Classification of Guatemalan crescent
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Youth Habitat of Guatemalan crescent
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests
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Adult Habitat of Guatemalan crescent
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests, Savannas, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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How Can You Attract Guatemalan crescent
For adults, use traps baited with overripe fruit or fermenting bait to attract guatemalan crescent; caterpillars may be found by providing the species-specific host plants they feed on.
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Habitat Preferences of Guatemalan crescent Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of guatemalan crescent are typically found on the underside of host plant leaves, where they are deposited singly or in small clusters to avoid predation. As caterpillars, they remain on the host plants, often on the leaves or stems where they can consume plant material. During the pupal stage, guatemalan crescent pupae are likely to be found hidden in sheltered areas nearby the food source, such as under leaves or in crevices. Adults are usually encountered in habitats such as meadows, forest edges, and gardens where they feed on nectar from various flowers. To locate these stages, searching the respective common areas is essential, like inspecting host plants for eggs and caterpillars, looking for pupae in protected spots, and observing adult guatemalan crescent near flowering plants.
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How and Where Can You Find Guatemalan crescent at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of guatemalan crescent are usually laid on the underside of host plant leaves. Look for tiny, often spherical or ovular eggs in areas where the host plants grow. Inspecting the leaves carefully, especially along the veins, can increase chances of discovery.
Larva Guatemalan crescent larvae (caterpillars) can be seen on or near their host plants. To find them, identify the specific plants they feed on and search along the stems and leaves for signs of feeding damage or frass (caterpillar droppings).
Pupal Guatemalan crescent chrysalides are often camouflaged and can be attached to a variety of surfaces, including plant stems and leaves or protected areas like crevices. Find these by thoroughly scanning potential pupation sites around identified host plants.
Adult Adult guatemalan crescent can be found in habitats where there are flowering plants they feed on. Look for these adults in gardens, meadows, or forests with nectar-rich flowers during sunny, warm parts of the day. They can also be lured with bait stations or by planting butterfly-attracting flowers.
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Are Guatemalan crescent harmful to humans?

Some larvae of tortoiseshell butterflies feed on milkweed, which is a poisonous plant containing cardiac glycosides, so the larvae are poisonous. Although poisonous, these butterflies will not directly affect humans if not swallowed. Touching the larvae of certain tortoiseshell butterflies may cause a rash.
Harmful Effects of Guatemalan crescent
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Hurt Plant

Guatemalan crescent larvae feed on plants, chewing through leaves and potentially inflicting damage ranging from mild to severe. The loss of foliage can lead to diminished plant vigour and growth, thereby affecting the plant's overall health.

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Beneficial Effects of Guatemalan crescent
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Guatemalan crescent flutters from bloom to bloom, delicately extracting nectar while unintentionally transferring pollen on its legs and body. Their preference for brightly colored and uniquely shaped flowers showcases the intricate dance of co-evolution between insect and plant.
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