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Scientific Name Gnophaela vermiculata Common Name Green Lattice, Police Car Moth Habitat In Alberta, This species occurs in open, wooded areas of the foothills and boreal forest. Seasonality In Alberta adults of this species are most common in July and August. Identification

Although there are a number of similar-looking species in the genus, this is the only species that occurs in Canada. The large size, black and white pattern in combination with the elongate wings and diurnal acitivity…

Although there are a number of similar-looking species in the genus, this is the only species that occurs in Canada. The large size, black and white pattern in combination with the elongate wings and diurnal acitivity are unique to this species in Alberta. Royal Alberta Museum page

Read More + Life History Adults are diurnal, and avidly visit nectar sources such as thistle (Cirsium spp.) and goldenrod (Solidago spp.). Conservation Generally common throughout its Alberta range. Diet Info Members of the Borage family, usually Lungwort (Mertensia paniculata). Also feeds on Puccoon (Lithospermum spp.) and Stickseed (Hackelia spp.) in the foothills. Range Western Manitoba west to B.C., south to Utah and Colorado.