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Eilema bicolor

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Common NameYellow-edged Footman SeasonalityJuly - August. IdentificationBecause of its relatively small size, this species could possibly be mistaken for a micro-moth. However, the comparatively large hindwing and a yellow forewing costa distinguishs this species.
Scientific Name Eilema bicolor Common Name Yellow-edged Footman Habitat Found in the boreal forest. Sporadic in the parkland and riparian cottonwoods in the prairies. Seasonality July - August. Identification Because of its relatively small size, this species could possibly be mistaken for a micro-moth. However, the comparatively large hindwing and a yellow forewing costa distinguishs this species. Life History No information available. Conservation Common. Diet Info
Lichens growing on conifers, although development can occur on the conifer needles themselves (McGugan, 1958). Since this species also occurs in non-coniferous habitats, larvae must also feed on other lichens,…
Lichens growing on conifers, although development can occur on the conifer needles themselves (McGugan, 1958). Since this species also occurs in non-coniferous habitats, larvae must also feed on other lichens, possibly those associated with mature aspen and poplar trees.
Range Newfoundland west to Yukon and Alaska, south through B.C. and Alberta.

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"Species Details - Eilema bicolor, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1943. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

Authorship

Name Schmidt, B. C.
Role species page author

References

Specimen Information

There are 121 specimens of this Species.

121 results plotted on map in 46 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM184341 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184342 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184343 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184344 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184345 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184346 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184347 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1994-07-28

UASM184348 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kleskun Hills Collected BySperling, F. Date Collected2003-07-19

UASM184349 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan Collected BySperling, F. Date Collected2003-07-19

UASM184350 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Caribou Mountains Wildland Park Collected ByJohnson, T.; Vuivonic, D. Date Collected2003-07-16

BIRD33716 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2010-06-18

BIRD33717 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2010-07-31

BIRD33718 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2010-08-15

BIRD36809 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2013-07-09

BIRD37531 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2014-07-12

BIRD37940 - Eilema bicolor

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2015-07-18

Adult Seasonal Distribution