Common NameCelia TigerSeasonalityJune. Possibly flies slightly earlier than G. williamsii.IdentificationVery similar to G. williamsii; There are no obvious consistent differences between these two species. Handfield (1999) states that the hindwing ground colour in williamsii is pink, as opposed to yellow-orange in celia. However, Alberta populations of williamsii often have yellowish hindwings, especially those in prairie habitats. The one specimen in the Bowman collection labelled as celia is from Nordegg, and has entirely black hindwings.
Scientific NameGrammia celiaCommon Name
Celia Tiger
Habitat
Handfield (1999) states the habitat is dry pine forest in Quebec.
Seasonality
June. Possibly flies slightly earlier than G. williamsii.
Identification
Very similar to G. williamsii; There are no obvious consistent differences between these two species. Handfield (1999) states that the hindwing ground colour in williamsii is pink, as opposed to yellow-orange in…
Very similar to G. williamsii; There are no obvious consistent differences between these two species. Handfield (1999) states that the hindwing ground colour in williamsii is pink, as opposed to yellow-orange in celia. However, Alberta populations of williamsii often have yellowish hindwings, especially those in prairie habitats. The one specimen in the Bowman collection labelled as celia is from Nordegg, and has entirely black hindwings.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
No Alberta data. Elsewhere, Plantago, and probably other low-growing herbs.
Range
Nova Scotia west to the Yukon. The only records for western U.S. are southeastern Montana and northcentral Colorado (Ferguson et al., 2000).
Citation
Page Citation for Grammia celia
Page Citation
"Species Details - Grammia celia, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-244. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
References
AuthorHandfield, L.
TitleLe guide des papillons du Quebec.
Publication Date1999
Pages536
AuthorFerguson, D. C., Opler, P. A. and M. J. Smith
TitleMoths of Western North America. Distribution of Arctiidae of Western North America, Volume 3.
Publication Date2000
Volume3
Pages171
AuthorSchmidt, B. C.
TitleThe tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date2000
Pages36
Specimen Information
There are 62 specimens of this Species.
62 results plotted on map in 8 markers. Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.