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Species Details
Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
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/2-191/9-20348. Accessed 26 Jun. 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.
UASM184400 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county
Collected ByFerris, C. D.
Date Collected1991-08-26
UASM184401 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county
Collected ByFerris, C. D.
Date Collected1991-08-26
UASM184402 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county
Collected ByFerris, C. D.
Date Collected1999-09-01
UASM184403 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByWalty, D.
Date Collected2003-08-17
UASM184404 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByWalty, D.
Date Collected2003-08-25
UASM184405 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByWalty, D.
Date Collected2003-08-25
UASM184406 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton
Collected ByTroubridge; Anweiler
Date Collected2001-08-12
UASM184407 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Invermere
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1996-08-16/1996-08-17
UASM184408 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River
Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine
Date Collected2003-07-22
UASM184409 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Grant county
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-08-28
UASM184410 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1995-07-14
UASM184411 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Sackum Creek
Collected ByTroubridge; Crabo
Date Collected1993-08-21
UASM184412 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, McGillivray Creek
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-11
UASM184413 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Skagit county, Anacortes
Collected ByTroubridge; Crabo
Date Collected1996-08-31
UASM184414 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Skagit county, Anacortes
Collected ByTroubridge; Crabo
Date Collected1996-08-31
UASM184415 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Harney county, Catlow Rim
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-30
UASM184416 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Harney county, Catlow Rim
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-30
UASM184417 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Harney county, Catlow Rim
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-30
UASM184418 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet
Date Collected1997-08-29
UASM184419 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-08-20
UASM184420 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-08-26