Species Details
Phragmatobia lineata
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Common NameLined Ruby Tiger
SeasonalityEarly to late May.
IdentificationPhragmatobia lineata can be distinguished from the other members of the genus by the presence of transverse lines on the forewing (from P. fuliginosa) and the continuation of the marginal black band of the hindwing along the costal margin (from P. assimilans). There are also genitalic differences (See Donahue & Newman, 1966).
Scientific Name
Phragmatobia lineata
Common Name
Lined Ruby Tiger
Habitat
The few records of this species in the province suggest prairie habitat.
Seasonality
Early to late May.
Identification
Phragmatobia lineata can be distinguished from the other members of the genus by the presence of transverse lines on the forewing (from P. fuliginosa) and the continuation of the marginal black band of the hindwing…
Phragmatobia lineata can be distinguished from the other members of the genus by the presence of transverse lines on the forewing (from P. fuliginosa) and the continuation of the marginal black band of the hindwing along the costal margin (from P. assimilans). There are also genitalic differences (See Donahue & Newman, 1966).
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Probably a variety of low growing plants.
Range
The known range of this species is quite limited, distributed primarily in the northeastern U.S. The only records for western North America are from Manitoba (Aweme and Brandon) and a few Alberta records from the prairies.
Citation
Page Citation for Phragmatobia lineata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Phragmatobia lineata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-231. Accessed 01 May. 2024.
References
Author
Donahue, J. P. and J. H. Newman
Title
The genus Phragmatobia in North America, with the description of a new species (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae).
Publication Date
1966
Series Title
The Michigan Entomologist
Volume
1
Pages
35-73
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 5 specimens of this Species.
UASM77802 - Phragmatobia lineata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Illinois, Ogle county, Oregon
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected2003-07-04
UASM58997 - Phragmatobia lineata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByWolley-Dod, Frederic H.
Date Collected1894-05-27
BIRD22041 - Phragmatobia lineata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-05-17
UASM172222 - Phragmatobia lineata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Michigan, Berrien county
Collected ByNewman, J. H.
Date Collected1966-08-28
BIRD35932 - Phragmatobia lineata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lowden Springs Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-08