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 NameGrammia phylliraHabitat
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.
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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 08 Dec. 2024.
References
AuthorBowman, K.
TitleAn annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta.
Publication Date1951
Series TitleCanadian Journal of Zoology
Volume29
Pages121-165
AuthorSchmidt, B. C.
TitleThe tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date2000
Pages36
Specimen Information
There are 10 specimens of this Species.
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