Common NameGreen Lattice, Police Car MothSeasonalityIn 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 NameGnophaela vermiculataCommon 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.
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"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 25 Mar. 2023.