Species Details
Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityThe peak flight period is probably mid to late July.
IdentificationSimilar to G. parthenice, G. phyllira has a less robust body, deeper pink shade of the hindwing, and the antemedial forewing band is vertical (perpendicular to the anal margin), not perpendicular to the costa as in parthenice.
Scientific Name
Grammia phyllira
Habitat
In Alberta, this species is restricted to prairie sand dune habitat.
Seasonality
The peak flight period is probably mid to late July.
Identification
Similar to G. parthenice, G. phyllira has a less robust body, deeper pink shade of the hindwing, and the antemedial forewing band is vertical (perpendicular to the anal margin), not perpendicular to the costa as in…
Similar to G. parthenice, G. phyllira has a less robust body, deeper pink shade of the hindwing, and the antemedial forewing band is vertical (perpendicular to the anal margin), not perpendicular to the costa as in parthenice.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Reported from various low-growing plants in eastern North America.
Range
Quebec west to Alberta, south to Colorado.
Citation
Page Citation for Grammia phyllira
Page Citation
"Species Details - Grammia phyllira, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-245. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
References
Author
Bowman, K.
Title
An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Volume
29
Pages
121-165
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 10 specimens of this Species.
UASM19822 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-08-12
UASM24084 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2002-07-13
UASM172420 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Chauvin
Collected BySchmidt, C.
Date Collected2004-07-25
UASM172421 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Chauvin
Collected BySchmidt, C.
Date Collected2004-07-25
UASM172422 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Nebraska, Douglas county, Omaha
Collected ByMarshall, F. H.
UASM172423 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Nebraska, Douglas county, Omaha
Collected ByMarshall, F. H.
UASM172424 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
UASM172425 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
UASM172426 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-09-15
UASM172427 - Grammia phyllira
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Pakenham
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-23