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.
UASM172309 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Pink Mountain
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-06-28
UASM172310 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Pink Mountain
Collected BySperling, F.
Date Collected1998-07-03
UASM172311 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge; Gardiner
Date Collected1992-05-10/1992-05-16
UASM172312 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-14
UASM172313 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Smithers
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1991-06-30
UASM172314 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Smithers
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1991-06-30
UASM172315 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Smithers
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1991-06-30
UASM172316 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Yukon Territory, Silver City
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1991-06-26
UASM172317 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Pigeon Lake
Collected BySperling, F. A. H.
Date Collected2006-06-24
UASM172318 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Plateau Mountain
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1990-08-04
BIRD38095 - Parasemia plantaginis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Plateau Mountain
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2016-07-24