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.

BIRD2851 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2002-07-12

BIRD2852 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-25

BIRD2853 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-25

BIRD2854 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-27

BIRD2855 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-27

BIRD2856 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-27

BIRD2857 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-29

BIRD2858 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-29

BIRD2859 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-07

BIRD2860 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-07

BIRD2861 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-11

BIRD2862 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-12

UASM58017 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM56966 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Onefour Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2004-06-23

BIRD6044 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-05-27

BIRD6045 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-06-04

BIRD6046 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-06-24

BIRD6047 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-06-26

BIRD6048 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-07-18

UASM57213 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2004-06-21

UASM78159 - Grammia williamsii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Gardiner Lakes Collected ByMacaulay, D. A.; Macaulay, S. H. Date Collected2004-07-10

Adult Seasonal Distribution