Species Details
Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameGarden Tiger
SeasonalityMid July - mid August.
IdentificationOne of our largest and most easily recognizable tiger moths in Alberta.
Scientific Name
Arctia caja
Common Name
Garden Tiger
Habitat
Can be found in meadows and clearings in forested areas, up to the mountain treeline.
Seasonality
Mid July - mid August.
Identification
One of our largest and most easily recognizable tiger moths in Alberta.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Uncommon.
Diet Info
Reported to feed on a variety of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants, including Taraxacum, Plantago, Populus, Salix and Alnus.
Range
Newfoundland west to B.C., south to Utah and Colorado.
Citation
Page Citation for Arctia caja
Page Citation
"Species Details - Arctia caja, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-237. Accessed 06 May. 2024.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 69 specimens of this Species.
BIRD20761 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-18
BIRD20762 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-25
BIRD20763 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-25
BIRD20764 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-25
BIRD22046 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-07-25
BIRD22047 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-08-10
BIRD22048 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-08-10
UASM172292 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Oyster River
Collected ByRobinson, C.
Date Collected1994-07-10/1994-07-20
UASM172293 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Oyster River
Collected ByRobinson, C.
Date Collected1994-07-10/1994-07-20
UASM172294 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Oyster River
Collected ByRobinson, C.
Date Collected1994-07-10/1994-07-20
UASM172295 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-08-04
UASM172296 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Gabriola Island
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
UASM172297 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Pitt Meadows
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2002-08-20
UASM172298 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Nevada, Elko county, Angel Creek Campground
Collected ByLafontaine; Troubridge
Date Collected2001-07-22
UASM172299 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Langley
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1989-07-01/1989-07-10
UASM172300 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Maple Bay
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1995-07-01
UASM172301 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-07-12
UASM172302 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Michigan, Chippewa county, Drummond Island
Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine
Date Collected2003-07-31
UASM172303 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Michigan, Chippewa county, Drummond Island
Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine
Date Collected2003-07-31
UASM172304 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-08-04
UASM172305 - Arctia caja
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-08-04