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. Accessed 29 Apr. 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.
BIRD2674 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-23
BIRD2675 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-25
BIRD2676 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-25
BIRD2677 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-27
BIRD2678 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-03
BIRD2679 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-07
BIRD2680 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-09
BIRD2681 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-12
BIRD2682 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-12
UASM58119 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2002-06-15/2002-06-16
UASM57202 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-06-21
BIRD22034 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-06-19
JD5114 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Orion
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A.
Date Collected2008-07-08
UASM210789 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Idaho county, Nez Perce National Forest
Collected BySimonsen, T.
Date Collected2007-07-01
BIRD31535 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-07-22
UASM172261 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Josephine county, Eight Dollar Mountain
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-05-23
UASM172262 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Josephine county, Bolan Mountain
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-07-27
UASM172263 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Agassiz
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1997-06-17
UASM172264 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-07-12
UASM172265 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Cordova Spit
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1994-06-27
UASM172266 - Pyrrharctia isabella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-06-12