Species Details

Grammia williamsii

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Common NameWilliams' Tiger SeasonalityJune to late July. IdentificationOne of the smallest members of the genus, with an average forewing length of ~17mm. The white forewing markings consist of the typical "W" mark, with two additional transverse lines (sometimes reduced). Note lack of fine white lines alongforewing veins. Hindwing color can vary from pink to yellow; boreal and prairie populations tend to have a dull yellowish hindwing.

Scientific Name Grammia williamsii Common Name Williams' Tiger Habitat Found in montane grasslands, open jack pine forests and prairie habitats. Seasonality June to late July. Identification
One of the smallest members of the genus, with an average forewing length of ~17mm. The white forewing markings consist of the typical "W" mark, with two additional transverse lines (sometimes reduced). Note lack of…
One of the smallest members of the genus, with an average forewing length of ~17mm. The white forewing markings consist of the typical "W" mark, with two additional transverse lines (sometimes reduced). Note lack of fine white lines alongforewing veins. Hindwing color can vary from pink to yellow; boreal and prairie populations tend to have a dull yellowish hindwing.
Life History No information available. Conservation Common. Diet Info Probably a variety of herbaceous plants. In prairie habitats, larvae can be common on Golden Bean (Thermopsis rhombifolia) in May. Larvae have also been observed on Senecio sp. in montane meadows. Range New Brunswick to Alberta, B.C. and N.W.T., south to Arizona.
Grammia williamsii
Grammia williamsii

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"Species Details - Grammia williamsii, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-243. Accessed 09 Dec. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 315 specimens of this Species.

315 results plotted on map in 105 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM12658 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1916-08-14

UASM12643 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1923-05-15

UASM12663 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1924-06-26

UASM12632 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fort Macleod Collected ByFreigang, B. Date Collected1957-06-07

UASM12661 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Date Collected1923-05-15

UASM12667 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Date Collected1915-05-07

UASM2303 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2001-08-04

UASM24103 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2002-07-13

UASM35933 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bragg Creek Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1972-07-16

UASM35927 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected2000-07-06/2000-07-08

UASM35953 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Drumheller Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1988-06-26

UASM35929 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Drumheller Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1987-06-10

UASM35928 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1984-06-19

UASM35934 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fairview Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1980-06-14

UASM35930 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fairview Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1982-05-27

UASM43149 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM43150 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM43151 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM43152 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM43153 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM19848 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

Adult Seasonal Distribution