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 26 Apr. 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.
UASM172092 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-12
UASM172093 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Great Sand Hills
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-07-13
UASM172094 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Pike Lake
Collected ByMorton, J. K.
Date Collected1994-10-06
UASM172095 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Cobourg
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
UASM172096 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Degelis
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1996-06-06
UASM172097 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Degelis
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1996-06-10
UASM172098 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Kittitas county, Vantage
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-05-16
UASM172099 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Kittitas county, Vantage
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-05-16
UASM172100 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28
UASM172101 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28
UASM172102 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater
Collected BySchmidt, C.
Date Collected2000-06-15
JD4807 - Estigmene acrea
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Georgia, Bartow county, Funkhouser
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Lawrie, D.; Adams, J.
Date Collected2008-06-29