Species Details
Grammia virgo
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Common NameVirgin Tiger
SeasonalityMost common in early to mid July. Flies slightly earlier than G. parthenice.
IdentificationLargest of the Grammia species. Smaller specimens of virgo resemble G. parthenice, but virgo usually has two hindwing median spots, whereas parthenice has one. G. virguncula lacks the transverse bands on the forewing. The hindwing is usually bright pink, but is occasionally lemon yellow.
Scientific Name
Grammia virgo
Common Name
Virgin Tiger
Habitat
Common in clearings and open areas in forest habitats, including cultivated lands.
Seasonality
Most common in early to mid July. Flies slightly earlier than G. parthenice.
Identification
Largest of the Grammia species. Smaller specimens of virgo resemble G. parthenice, but virgo usually has two hindwing median spots, whereas parthenice has one. G. virguncula lacks the transverse bands on the forewing.…
Largest of the Grammia species. Smaller specimens of virgo resemble G. parthenice, but virgo usually has two hindwing median spots, whereas parthenice has one. G. virguncula lacks the transverse bands on the forewing. The hindwing is usually bright pink, but is occasionally lemon yellow.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Feeds on a variety of low plants, including Buffalo bean (Thermopsis rhombifolia) and plantain (Plantago).
Range
Newfoundland south to Florida, west to Alberta. Absent from the western U.S., although there is one record for Vancouver Island (Ferguson et al., 2000).
Citation
Page Citation for Grammia virgo
Page Citation
"Species Details - Grammia virgo, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-246. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Ferguson, D. C., Opler, P. A. and M. J. Smith
Title
Moths of Western North America. Distribution of Arctiidae of Western North America, Volume 3.
Publication Date
2000
Volume
3
Pages
171
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 185 specimens of this Species.
UASM12711 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1917-07-06
UASM12713 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1916-07-04
UASM12723 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1916-06-29
UASM12717 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Collected ByWhitehouse, F. C.
Date Collected1916-07-12
UASM12718 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Date Collected1923-07-14
UASM12725 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Worsley
Collected ByFrank, J. H.
Date Collected1967-06-22/1967-06-23
UASM7041 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2000-06-28
UASM35955 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1984-06-18
UASM35944 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fairview
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1980-06-23
UASM35945 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fairview
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1980-06-23
UASM35954 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Green Island
Collected ByPike, E. M.
Date Collected1981-06-10
UASM43199 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1998-06-10
UASM43200 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1998-06-11
UASM43201 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1998-06-09
UASM19855 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-07-17
UASM24137 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Brown Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2001-07-19/2001-07-20
BIRD2915 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-19
BIRD2916 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-28
BIRD2917 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-29
BIRD2918 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-29
BIRD2919 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-07-06