Species Details
Crambidia casta
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Common NamePearly Lichen Moth
SeasonalityPeak flight period in August.
IdentificationMembers in this genus are superficially similar to the grass moths (Pyralidae: Crambinae), but these generally have some markings on the forewing, and have conspicuously long palpi. There are several species of leaf-rollers (Tortricidae) that are very similar, but have a pointed forewing apex and are smaller than Crambidia. C. impura is smaller than casta, and is light grey in colour, not white. Their ranges are currently not known to overlap in Alberta.
Scientific Name
Crambidia casta
Common Name
Pearly Lichen Moth
Habitat
Dry, open woodlands, especially jack pine and montane forests. Also found in prairie riparian woods.
Seasonality
Peak flight period in August.
Identification
Members in this genus are superficially similar to the grass moths (Pyralidae: Crambinae), but these generally have some markings on the forewing, and have conspicuously long palpi. There are several species of…
Members in this genus are superficially similar to the grass moths (Pyralidae: Crambinae), but these generally have some markings on the forewing, and have conspicuously long palpi. There are several species of leaf-rollers (Tortricidae) that are very similar, but have a pointed forewing apex and are smaller than Crambidia. C. impura is smaller than casta, and is light grey in colour, not white. Their ranges are currently not known to overlap in Alberta.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Lichens.
Range
Quebec west to B.C., south to Arizona.
Citation
Page Citation for Crambidia casta
Page Citation
"Species Details - Crambidia casta, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-191. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 180 specimens of this Species.
UASM12287 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1944-08-22
UASM12292 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1930-08-24
UASM12302 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1940-08-08
UASM12316 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1944-08-24
UASM12298 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected BySalt, George
Date Collected1921-06-29
UASM12297 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1915-08-18
UASM19907 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2001-09-07
UASM2210 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lac La Biche
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
UASM2557 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-08-14
UASM2558 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-08-14
UASM2781 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-08-14
UASM2782 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-08-14
UASM43022 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1999-09-03
UASM43023 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1999-08-13
UASM43024 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-30
UASM43025 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-30
UASM19612 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bitumount
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected2000-08-22
UASM34633 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gibbons
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2003-08-19
UASM34640 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gainford
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2003-08-21
UASM34641 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gainford
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2003-08-21
UASM10973 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1930-08-22