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Duckweed firetail

Duckweed firetail

Telebasis byersi

A species of Firetails

It is 2.5 - 3 cm long and red in color.

General Info About Duckweed firetail
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Attributes of Duckweed firetail
Adult Food Sources
Mosquitoes, flies, moths, butterflies, other small insects
Larva Food Source
Aquatic insects, mosquito larvae, small fish, tadpoles, zooplankton
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Duckweed firetail 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
Not reported
Predatory
The Duckweed firetail typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
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Species Status of Duckweed firetail
It is native mainly to the southeastern United States, but its distribution extends north to Illinois and west to New Mexico.
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Distribution Area of Duckweed firetail
Southeastern United States, Illinois, New Mexico
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Life Cycle of Duckweed firetail
Egg During the egg stage, duckweed firetail remains dormant. The eggs are typically oval and can vary in color, often matching the environment to remain camouflaged from predators.
Naiad As a naiad, duckweed firetail resembles a smaller, wingless adult. These aquatic naiads undergo multiple molts, growing in size and gradually developing wing buds, changing in coloration as they mature.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult duckweed firetail exhibits fully formed wings and a slender, elongated abdomen. The body coloration is typically bright and distinct, signaling maturity and readiness for reproduction.
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Adult Size of Duckweed firetail
2.5 - 3 cm
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Predators of Duckweed firetail Larvae
Fish, backswimmers, water beetles, tadpoles, diving beetles
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Scientific Classification of Duckweed firetail
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Youth Habitat of Duckweed firetail
Freshwater Habitats
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Adult Habitat of Duckweed firetail
Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats, Grasslands and Prairies, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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How Can You Attract Duckweed firetail
Duckweed firetail naiads may be attracted to live bait or artificial light, while adults may be lured using artificial ponds or suitable native plant species.
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Habitat Preferences of Duckweed firetail Through Different Life Stages
The naiads of duckweed firetail are aquatic and typically found in slow-moving freshwater habitats like ponds, marshes, or the calm edges of streams, often amid vegetation or debris. To observe these immature stages, one would look among submerged plants or decaying organic matter underwater. Adult duckweed firetail, however, frequent areas adjacent to these water bodies. They are commonly seen flying or perched on vegetation, often in sunny and open areas where they hunt for prey. A search for adults would involve scanning for them near water sources on warm, calm days when they are most active.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Duckweed firetail
Late spring to early fall, particularly mid-morning to late afternoon when duckweed firetail are most active.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Purpose
Feed Itself
Duckweed firetail, an adept hunter, both as a naiad and an adult, actively pursues a variety of aquatic prey within its habitat. Lacking the finesse of web-weavers, duckweed firetail relies on its agility and precision to catch unsuspecting larval insects and even small fish, fulfilling its voracious appetite. This pursuit is a spectacle of nature's innate balance.
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