Common NameColumbian TigerSeasonalityMid to late July.IdentificationSimilar to G. williamsi, however, G. elongata has more markings on thehindwing and a narrower, longer forewing. Elongata and williamsii are not known to occur together, the former known only from subalpine meadows, whereas williamsii occurs at lower elevations.
Scientific NameGrammia elongataCommon Name
Columbian Tiger
Habitat
A rarely collected species known from subalpine meadows in the southern foothills.
Seasonality
Mid to late July.
Identification
Similar to G. williamsi, however, G. elongata has more markings on thehindwing and a narrower, longer forewing. Elongata and williamsii are not known to occur together, the former known only from subalpine meadows,…
Similar to G. williamsi, however, G. elongata has more markings on thehindwing and a narrower, longer forewing. Elongata and williamsii are not known to occur together, the former known only from subalpine meadows, whereas williamsii occurs at lower elevations.
Life History
Comes to light.
Conservation
Rarely collected.
Diet Info
No information available.
Range
Only known from southern B.C. south to northern Oregon, and southwestern Alberta.
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Page Citation for Grammia elongata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Grammia elongata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-241. Accessed 03 Oct. 2024.
References
AuthorSchmidt, B. C.
TitleThe tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date2000
Pages36
Specimen Information
There are 4 specimens of this Species.
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