Species Details
Parasemia plantaginis
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Common NameBlack & White Tiger
SeasonalityMid June to mid July.
IdentificationThe extent of the black markings on the forewing and hindwing is variable, but this species is unmistakable. Mountain populations generally have some white on the hindwing, while boreal and parkland populations tend to lack white hindwing markings.
Scientific Name
Parasemia plantaginis
Common Name
Black & White Tiger
Habitat
Open habitats in moist wooded areas, up to treeline. Rare in the aspen parkland.
Seasonality
Mid June to mid July.
Identification
The extent of the black markings on the forewing and hindwing is variable, but this species is unmistakable. Mountain populations generally have some white on the hindwing, while boreal and parkland populations tend…
The extent of the black markings on the forewing and hindwing is variable, but this species is unmistakable. Mountain populations generally have some white on the hindwing, while boreal and parkland populations tend to lack white hindwing markings.
Life History
This species is diurnal, and is not attracted to light.
Diet Info
A generalist on low-growing herbaceous plants.
Range
Occurs across most of Canada, north to Alaska and south in the mountains to Arizona. This species was described from Europe, and also inhabits much of Eurasia.
Citation
Page Citation for Parasemia plantaginis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Parasemia plantaginis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-213. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 74 specimens of this Species.
UASM12476 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM12483 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM12490 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM12503 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM12505 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-29
UASM12520 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM12452 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-07-10
UASM12478 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1945-07-18
UASM12500 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1945-07-18
UASM12487 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1923-06-24
UASM12455 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-07-16
UASM12470 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1916-07-16
UASM12479 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1917-07-13
UASM12506 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1917-07-15
UASM12509 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1939-07-14
UASM12516 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1939-07-15
UASM12525 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-07-03
UASM12518 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1917-07-15
UASM12467 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM12481 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff
Collected BySalt, Reginald W.
Date Collected1926-07-18
UASM12493 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby
Collected ByBryant, Owen
Date Collected1924-07-02