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Scientific Name Amblyptilia pica Habitat Throughout Alberta, wherever the larval host plants occur. Seasonality Adultsare found in both spring and fall. In eastern Canada, adults fly from May-Oct. (Landry, 1987). Identification

Small moths with dark grey forewings mottled with black. The costal triangle is well developed, and the third lobe of the hindwing has a distinct scale tooth. Male genitalia are unique in having a sclerotized…

Small moths with dark grey forewings mottled with black. The costal triangle is well developed, and the third lobe of the hindwing has a distinct scale tooth. Male genitalia are unique in having a sclerotized cucullus, bristled uncus and saccus. It is readily identified by these wing and genitalic characters.

Read More + Life History The larvae are both external feeders of foliage and internal borers of seedpods. The adults overwinter. Conservation This species is common and widespread. Diet Info

No Alberta data. Elsewhere reported to utilize snapdragons (Scrophulariaceae), Geraniums (Geraniaceae), Primulaceae, Labiatae and Caprifoliaceae (Lange, 1950). The adults can be found in early spring nectaring on…

No Alberta data. Elsewhere reported to utilize snapdragons (Scrophulariaceae), Geraniums (Geraniaceae), Primulaceae, Labiatae and Caprifoliaceae (Lange, 1950). The adults can be found in early spring nectaring on pussy willow flowers (Salix sp.)

Read More + Range Found throughout Northwestern North America, and throughout Alberta.