Common NameBean's TigerSeasonalityMid July - early August.IdentificationNo other species like it. The contrast of the forewing markings is variable, with some specimens exhibiting a nearly uniform rust coloured forewing.
Scientific NameNeoarctia beaniiCommon Name
Bean's Tiger
Habitat
Open areas at or near treeline, especially subalpine meadows
Seasonality
Mid July - early August.
Identification
No other species like it. The contrast of the forewing markings is variable, with some specimens exhibiting a nearly uniform rust coloured forewing.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
No information available.
Range
The range of this species is restricted to the Rocky Mountains, from the Cardinal divide south to Montana. It has also been recorded from the Selkirk Range in southeastern B.C.
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Page Citation for Neoarctia beanii
Page Citation
"Species Details - Neoarctia beanii, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-233. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
References
AuthorSchmidt, B. C.
TitleThe tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date2000
Pages36
Specimen Information
There are 60 specimens of this Species.
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