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Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameVirginia Tiger
SeasonalityPeak flights occur from mid June to mid July.
IdentificationSimilar to Spilosoma congrua, but virginica has yellow on the abdomen, which is absent in S. congrua and S. dubia has more black markings on the forewing.
Scientific Name
Spilosoma virginica
Common Name
Virginia Tiger
Habitat
Found throughout the aspen parkland and boreal forest
Seasonality
Peak flights occur from mid June to mid July.
Identification
Similar to Spilosoma congrua, but virginica has yellow on the abdomen, which is absent in S. congrua and S. dubia has more black markings on the forewing.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Widespread and generally common.
Diet Info
A wide range of herbaceous plants, also occasionally on trees and shrubs.
Range
Widespread throughout most of North America, north to the Athabasca Sand Dunes in northern Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Spilosoma virginica
Page Citation
"Species Details - Spilosoma virginica, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-219/9-246230. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
References
Author
Thormin, T.
Title
Bug Facts: Butterflies and Moths
Publication Date
2002
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 82 specimens of this Species.
JD2461 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Pembina River Provincial Park
Collected ByHunting, W.
Date Collected2007-06-04
BIRD31537 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-05-29
BIRD31538 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-06-02
BIRD31540 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-06-27
BIRD31541 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-06-27
BIRD31542 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-06-27
BIRD31543 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-07-26
UASM171999 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, South Saskatchewan River
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-07-13
UASM172000 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected2000-06-24
UASM172001 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Long Point
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-07-20
UASM172002 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28
UASM172003 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Goose Spit
Collected ByPage, N.
Date Collected2001-05-20
UASM172004 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vaseux Lake
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-05-27/1990-05-31
UASM172005 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Canfield
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1988-05-24
UASM172006 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New Mexico, Grant county, Mangas Springs
Date Collected1994-08-11
UASM172007 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByMackie, D.
Date Collected1917-06-14
UASM172008 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByMackie, D.
Date Collected1917-06-15
UASM172009 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Date Collected1943-06-13
UASM172010 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Troubridge, L.
Date Collected1990-04-22/1990-04-28
UASM172011 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Troubridge, L.
Date Collected1990-05-06/1990-05-12
UASM172012 - Spilosoma virginica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Troubridge, L.
Date Collected1990-04-22/1990-04-28