Species Details

Euxoa perpolita

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SeasonalityAdults have been collected in Alberta in late July and August. IdentificationE. perpolita belongs in the ridingsiana group of the subgenus Orosagrotis. They are medium-size moths (3.3-3.8 cm wingspan) with silky black or dark maroon forewings and smoky brown hindwings. Forewings are essentially unmarked, except for a usually indistinct black outline of the reniform and orbicular spots. The maroon form is most likely to be mistaken for dark specimens of Abagrotis brunneipennis, which may be found flying in the same habitat at the same time. Brunneipennis shares the same silky appearance, but usually has an indistinct paler terminal band, more rounded forewings, and darker hindwings.

Scientific Name Euxoa perpolita Habitat Open dry woodlands, in particular in jackpine and aspen forest on sand. Seasonality Adults have been collected in Alberta in late July and August. Identification
E. perpolita belongs in the ridingsiana group of the subgenus Orosagrotis. They are medium-size moths (3.3-3.8 cm wingspan) with silky black or dark maroon forewings and smoky brown hindwings. Forewings are…
E. perpolita belongs in the ridingsiana group of the subgenus Orosagrotis. They are medium-size moths (3.3-3.8 cm wingspan) with silky black or dark maroon forewings and smoky brown hindwings. Forewings are essentially unmarked, except for a usually indistinct black outline of the reniform and orbicular spots. The maroon form is most likely to be mistaken for dark specimens of Abagrotis brunneipennis, which may be found flying in the same habitat at the same time. Brunneipennis shares the same silky appearance, but usually has an indistinct paler terminal band, more rounded forewings, and darker hindwings.
Life History There is a single brood each year, with the adults flying in late summer. They are attracted to light. The larvae have apparently never been described. Conservation A widespread species; no obvious concerns. Diet Info unknown. Range
Newfoundland west to south central BC, south to Montana, N. Dakota and Massachusettes. In Alberta, it has been found in dry open sandy pine forest through much of the Boreal forest region, north almost to Lake…
Newfoundland west to south central BC, south to Montana, N. Dakota and Massachusettes. In Alberta, it has been found in dry open sandy pine forest through much of the Boreal forest region, north almost to Lake Athabasca. It has also been collected in old dune habitats in the northern part of the Aspen parklands east of Edgerton, and in the arid grasslands and southern foothills.

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"Species Details - Euxoa perpolita, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2366. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Anweiler, G. G.
Role species page author

References

Specimen Information

There are 61 specimens of this Species.

61 results plotted on map in 12 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM2187 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lac La Biche Collected BySchmidt, B. C.

UASM2201 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lac La Biche Collected BySchmidt, B. C.

UASM2202 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lac La Biche Collected BySchmidt, B. C.

UASM2507 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2000-08-17

UASM24301 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM24302 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM24355 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-05

UASM24356 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM24357 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM24358 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM24359 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM24360 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-09-14

UASM57928 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Moose Lake Provincial Park Collected ByChristensen, B. Date Collected2003-08-21

JD1813 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Boundary Creek Provincial Park Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A. Date Collected2006-09-03

UASM99069 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-08-31

UASM99070 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-08-31

UASM107791 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1999-09-20

UASM107792 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1998-08-20

UASM107793 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1998-08-20

UASM107794 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1998-08-20

UASM107795 - Euxoa perpolita

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected1996-08-22

Adult Seasonal Distribution