Species Details
Dodia albertae
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SeasonalityJune to July, peaking in early to mid July.
IdentificationSuperficially resembles a geometrid, but note the "smudged" appearance, and lack of any sharply defined markings on the forewing.
Scientific Name
Dodia albertae
Habitat
Found only in black spruce bogs.
Seasonality
June to July, peaking in early to mid July.
Identification
Superficially resembles a geometrid, but note the "smudged" appearance, and lack of any sharply defined markings on the forewing.
Life History
Crepuscular, but is also attracted to ultraviolet and mercury vapour lights.
Conservation
It is a local and an uncommon species.
Diet Info
No information available.
Range
Alaska to Quebec, south to Calgary, Alberta along the Rocky Mountain foothills. Also occurs in Eurasia.
Citation
Page Citation for Dodia albertae
Page Citation
"Species Details - Dodia albertae, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-214. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
UASM41942 - Dodia albertae
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Brown Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1999-08-06/1999-08-08