Species Details
Grammia elongata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameColumbian Tiger
SeasonalityMid 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 Name
Grammia elongata
Common 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.
Citation
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
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 4 specimens of this Species.
UASM35932 - Grammia elongata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Kananaskis
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1990-06-14
UASM172885 - Grammia elongata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jumpingpound Mountain
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected1998-07-27
UASM172886 - Grammia elongata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jumpingpound Mountain
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2001-07-23
UASM172887 - Grammia elongata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-08