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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/2-216/9-2887. Accessed 26 Dec. 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.
BIRD2684 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-06
BIRD2685 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Trochu
Collected ByMengersen, E.
Date Collected2000-07-03/2000-07-04
BIRD2686 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-13
BIRD2687 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-06-20
BIRD2688 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-13
BIRD2689 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-13
BIRD2690 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-13
BIRD2691 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-13
BIRD2692 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-14
BIRD6009 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-06-08
UASM57425 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-05-18
UASM57426 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-05-18
UASM77921 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-16
BIRD17887 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-05-24
BIRD20752 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-06-01
BIRD20753 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-06-26
BIRD22035 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lowden Springs Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-06-28
UASM172088 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByTroubridge; Anweiler
Date Collected2001-08-14/2001-08-15
UASM172089 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1996-06-03
UASM172090 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vaseux Lake
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-05-13/1990-05-19
UASM172091 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-03