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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/2-191/9-55457. Accessed 30 Nov. 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.
UASM184442 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kootenay Plains
Collected BySchmidt, C.; Dombroskie, J.
Date Collected2006-07-26
UASM184443 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Eastend
Collected BySperling, F.
Date Collected2003-08-19
UASM184444 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Caribou Mountains Wildland Park, Wentzel Lake
Collected ByMacaulay, D.; Johnson, T.
Date Collected2003-07-10
UASM184445 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Tranquille Ecological Reserve
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A.
Date Collected2006-09-01
UASM184446 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Boundary Creek Provincial Park
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A.
Date Collected2006-09-03
BIRD33719 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-08-18
BIRD33720 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-08-18
BIRD35099 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, East Arrowwood Creek
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2011-04-24
BIRD35925 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, East Arrowwood Creek
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-07-30
BIRD36810 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-08-04
BIRD36811 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-08-04
BIRD37532 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2014-08-03