SeasonalityJune and a partial second generation in mid August to early September.IdentificationThe only similar species is Estigmene acrea, since female acrea have white hindwings. However, the black thorax markings of H. permaculata are unique.
Scientific NameHypercompe permaculataHabitat
Occurs in short-grass prairie, occasionally occurring into the parkland region.
Seasonality
June and a partial second generation in mid August to early September.
Identification
The only similar species is Estigmene acrea, since female acrea have white hindwings. However, the black thorax markings of H. permaculata are unique.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
A common species.
Diet Info
Unknown.
Range
A Great Basin species, distributed from southern Alberta and extreme south-eastern B.C. south to Mexico. Not known from Saskatchewan, although it almost certainly occurs in the western part of the province.
Citation
Page Citation for Hypercompe permaculata
Page Citation
"Hypercompe permaculata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-229. Accessed 21 May. 2022.