Species Details
Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameGreen Lattice, Police Car Moth
SeasonalityIn Alberta adults of this species are most common in July and August.
IdentificationAlthough 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
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
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.
Citation
Page Citation for Gnophaela vermiculata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Gnophaela vermiculata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-129. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
References
Author
Thormin, T.
Title
Bug Facts: Butterflies and Moths
Publication Date
2002
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 48 specimens of this Species.
UASM12228 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
UASM12260 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
UASM12242 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1929-07-08
UASM12245 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1929-07-08
UASM12267 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1929-07-08
UASM12249 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Flatbush
Collected ByPucat, A.
Date Collected1960-08-03
UASM12262 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Flatbush
Collected ByPucat, A.
Date Collected1960-08-01
UASM12273 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Flatbush
Collected ByPucat, A.
Date Collected1960-08-02
UASM12241 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
Collected ByGraham, P.
Date Collected1966-08-02
UASM12254 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
Collected ByGraham, P.
Date Collected1966-07-24/1966-08-02
UASM12266 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
Collected ByGraham, P.
Date Collected1966-07-24/1966-08-02
UASM12270 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake
Date Collected1966-06-24/1966-07-01
UASM12231 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12233 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12235 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12236 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12244 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12257 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12268 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1926-07-21
UASM12243 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1941-07-17
UASM12246 - Gnophaela vermiculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1943-07-07