Species Details
Spilosoma dubia
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Common NameDubious Tiger
SeasonalityMid May to mid June.
IdentificationAlthough somewhat variable, the heavy wing maculation of this Spilosoma is diagnostic. The forewing spots run together, and a postmedial line is usually visible.
Scientific Name
Spilosoma dubia
Common Name
Dubious Tiger
Habitat
Found primarily in the aspen parkland and southern boreal forest.
Seasonality
Mid May to mid June.
Identification
Although somewhat variable, the heavy wing maculation of this Spilosoma is diagnostic. The forewing spots run together, and a postmedial line is usually visible.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Prunus serotina (Handfield 1999). Other hosts are unknown.
Range
This species if found from south-eastern Canada west to Alberta. An eastern species, which is absent from most of the western U.S.
Citation
Page Citation for Spilosoma dubia
Page Citation
"Species Details - Spilosoma dubia, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-218. Accessed 08 May. 2024.
References
Author
Handfield, L.
Title
Le guide des papillons du Quebec.
Publication Date
1999
Pages
536
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 42 specimens of this Species.
UASM172160 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Collected ByWhitehouse, F. C.
Date Collected1916-06-20
UASM172161 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Collected ByWhitehouse, F. C.
Date Collected1917-06-14
UASM172162 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Date Collected1922-06-03
UASM172163 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Date Collected1922-06-11
UASM172164 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Pike Lake
Collected ByMorton, J. K.
Date Collected1996-06-16
UASM172165 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Manitoulin Island
Collected ByMorton, J. K.
Date Collected1992-08-06
UASM172166 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2005-06-04
UASM172167 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2005-06-15
UASM172168 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Temiscouata county
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1990-06-08
UASM172169 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Temiscouata county
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1990-06-08
UASM172170 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Temiscouata county
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1992-06-29
UASM172171 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Degelis
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected1999-06-04
UASM172172 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Dorcas Bay
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-07-17
UASM172173 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2005-06-05
UASM172174 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Johnston's Harbour
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-07-17
UASM172175 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Manitoulin Island
Collected ByMorton, J. K.
Date Collected1992-06-11
BIRD33729 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-06-12
BIRD36821 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-08-04
BIRD36822 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-05-20
BIRD36823 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-05-20
BIRD37947 - Spilosoma dubia
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2015-06-06