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Species Details
Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameIsabella Tiger
SeasonalityMid June to mid July.
IdentificationThe amount of black on the forewing is somewhat variable, but this species is fairly distinct with its yellow ground colour and black markings. Females have a pink tinge to the hindwing, whereas males have a yellow hindwing.
Scientific Name
Pyrrharctia isabella
Common Name
Isabella Tiger
Habitat
This species inhabits open parkland and prairie habitats.
Seasonality
Mid June to mid July.
Identification
The amount of black on the forewing is somewhat variable, but this species is fairly distinct with its yellow ground colour and black markings. Females have a pink tinge to the hindwing, whereas males have a yellow hindwing.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Although widespread, this species is usually not common.
Diet Info
Known to feed on a wide variety of plants, primarily herbs and forbs.
Range
Widespread across the U.S. and southern Canada. It is likely at its northern range limit in the southern boreal forest of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Pyrrharctia isabella
Page Citation
"Species Details - Pyrrharctia isabella, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-215/9-48834. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 60 specimens of this Species.
UASM172267 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-07-01
UASM172268 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Grant county, The Potholes
Collected ByTroubridge; Crabo
Date Collected2002-06-01
UASM172269 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Oyster River
Collected ByRobinson, C.
Date Collected1994-07-10/1994-07-15
UASM172270 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-06-24/1990-06-30
UASM172271 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-06-24/1990-06-30
UASM172272 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-01/1990-07-07
UASM172273 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-08/1990-07-14
UASM172274 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1991-07-01/1991-07-06
UASM172275 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10
UASM172276 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10
UASM172277 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10
UASM172278 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1992-05-23/1992-05-31
UASM172279 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Battle River
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2001-06-21
UASM172280 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Provincial Recreational Area
Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G.
Date Collected2001-07-01
UASM172281 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1999-06-13
BIRD35935 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-06-28
BIRD37536 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2014-06-22
BIRD37537 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2014-07-12