Species Details
Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
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 08 May. 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.
UASM12494 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Date Collected1923-06-18
UASM35910 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Beaver Mines Lake
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1995-07-12
UASM35911 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stony Plain Reserve
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1979-06-23
UASM35909 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fairview
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1982-06-23
UASM35912 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gage
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1981-06-10
UASM35908 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Junction Mountain
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected2000-08-26
UASM35913 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1972-06-04
UASM35914 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Plateau Mountain
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1976-07-05
UASM43007 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Skogan Pass Road
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1983-07-01
UASM43008 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mount Allan
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1983-07-04
UASM43009 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1983-07-10
UASM43010 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1983-07-10
UASM43011 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Spray Lakes Reservoir
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1981-08-02
BIRD2664 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-20
BIRD2665 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-29
UASM78163 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Gardiner Lakes
Collected ByMacaulay, D. A.; Macaulay, S. H.
Date Collected2004-07-16
UASM78164 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Gardiner Lakes
Collected ByMacaulay, D. A.; Macaulay, S. H.
Date Collected2004-07-11
UASM41430 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton National Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-07-11
BIRD15332 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fish Lake Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-07-19
UASM103427 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park
Collected ByMacaulay, D. A.; Hilchie, G.
Date Collected2007-07-16
UASM103428 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park
Collected ByMacaulay, D. A.; Hilchie, G.
Date Collected2007-07-16