Species Details
Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameSalt Marsh Tiger
SeasonalityLate May to mid June.
IdentificationThe combination of the yellow hindwing and a white forewing in the males is unique. Females have white hindwings, and are somewhat similar to Hypercompe permaculata. Estigmene acrea females can however be distinguished by the white thorax and they are slightly larger in size.
Scientific Name
Estigmene acrea
Common Name
Salt Marsh Tiger
Habitat
Found in open wooded areas, meadows and prairie grassland.
Seasonality
Late May to mid June.
Identification
The combination of the yellow hindwing and a white forewing in the males is unique. Females have white hindwings, and are somewhat similar to Hypercompe permaculata. Estigmene acrea females can however be…
The combination of the yellow hindwing and a white forewing in the males is unique. Females have white hindwings, and are somewhat similar to Hypercompe permaculata. Estigmene acrea females can however be distinguished by the white thorax and they are slightly larger in size.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Uncommon.
Diet Info
Feeds on a number of low-growing plants, and occasionally on deciduous trees and shrubs.
Range
Widespread across the U.S. and southern Canada.
Citation
Page Citation for Estigmene acrea
Page Citation
"Species Details - Estigmene acrea, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-216. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 54 specimens of this Species.
UASM12538 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-04-15
UASM12541 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-04-14
UASM12547 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-04-14
UASM12535 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1936-05-27
UASM12545 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1935-06-21
UASM12531 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1943-05-31
UASM12540 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1943-05-31
UASM12536 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Burdett
Date Collected1924-05-03
UASM12542 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Burdett
Date Collected1924-05-08
UASM12507 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1921-06-29
UASM12532 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected BySalt, George
Date Collected1921-06-29
UASM12548 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1921-06-29
UASM12526 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByFuller, E.
Date Collected1996-05-19
UASM12544 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByFuller, E.
Date Collected1995-05-07
UASM12534 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected BySeamans, H. L.
Date Collected1922-06-17
UASM12539 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected BySeamans, H. L.
Date Collected1924-06-27
UASM12512 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rosebud
UASM7034 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2000-06-05
UASM43012 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected2000-05-20
UASM43013 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected2000-05-20
BIRD2683 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-06