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 05 May. 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.
UASM41082 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1916-08-14
UASM41083 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1916-08-19
UASM41084 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-08-25
UASM41085 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1944-08-24
UASM41086 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-07-27
UASM41087 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1923-08-16
BIRD2541 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McKenzie Crossing
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-15
BIRD2542 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-08-21
BIRD2543 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-08-26
BIRD2544 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-09-09
BIRD2545 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-09-10
BIRD2546 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-09-11
BIRD2547 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-22
BIRD2548 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-22
BIRD2549 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-22
BIRD2550 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-22
BIRD2551 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-22
BIRD2552 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-22
BIRD2553 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-23
BIRD2554 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Trochu
Collected ByMengersen, E.
Date Collected2001-08-23/2001-08-24
BIRD2555 - Crambidia casta
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-09-01