Common NameLittle White Lichen MothSeasonalityMid July to early August.IdentificationEasily missed because of its small size. However, wing shape and pattern can be used to distinguish it from micro-moths. Most similar in size and overall shape to the leaf rollers (Tortricidae), but leaf rollers generally have a broader, more blunt appearance to the forewing, and banded (not speckled) forewing patterns, like in C. albata.
Scientific NameClemensia albataCommon Name
Little White Lichen Moth
Habitat
Primarily a species of moist, mixed wood boreal forest. Rare in the aspen parkland.
Seasonality
Mid July to early August.
Identification
Easily missed because of its small size. However, wing shape and pattern can be used to distinguish it from micro-moths. Most similar in size and overall shape to the leaf rollers (Tortricidae), but leaf rollers…
Easily missed because of its small size. However, wing shape and pattern can be used to distinguish it from micro-moths. Most similar in size and overall shape to the leaf rollers (Tortricidae), but leaf rollers generally have a broader, more blunt appearance to the forewing, and banded (not speckled) forewing patterns, like in C. albata.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Arboreal lichens, especially those growing on conifers.
Range
Across the boreal region west to B.C., south along the Pacific Coast to California.
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Page Citation for Clemensia albata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Clemensia albata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-209. Accessed 08 Oct. 2024.
References
AuthorSchmidt, B. C.
TitleThe tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date2000
Pages36
Specimen Information
There are 106 specimens of this Species.
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