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 30 Dec. 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.
UASM172915 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-10
UASM172916 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-10
UASM172917 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Nova Scotia, Sheet Harbour
Collected ByBridgehouse, D.
Date Collected1998-07-15
UASM172918 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Nova Scotia, Sheet Harbour
Collected ByBridgehouse, D.
Date Collected1998-07-15
UASM172919 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area
Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G.
Date Collected2001-07-01
UASM172920 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ministik Lake
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected1997-07-04
UASM172921 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ministik Lake
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected1997-07-04
UASM172922 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area
Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G.
Date Collected2001-07-01
UASM172923 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Pennsylvania, Northumberland county, Sunbury
Collected ByAdams, J.
Date Collected2004-07-11
UASM172924 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Pennsylvania, Northumberland county, Sunbury
Collected ByAdams, J.
Date Collected2004-07-11
UASM172925 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Tobin Lake
Collected ByRoe, A.
Date Collected2006-07-02
UASM172926 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Tobin Lake
Collected ByRoe, A.
Date Collected2006-07-02
UASM172927 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spruce Grove
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2004-07-10
UASM172928 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Spruce Grove
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2004-07-10
UASM172929 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan
Collected BySperling, F.
Date Collected2003-07-18
UASM172930 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Natural Area
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2006-07-02
UASM172931 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calling Lake Provincial Park
Collected BySchmidt; Anweiler
Date Collected2001-07-07
UASM172932 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabasca-Demarais
Collected ByJones, B.
Date Collected2006-07-12
UASM172933 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Nova Scotia, Kentville
Collected ByNeil, K.
Date Collected1986-07-19
UASM172934 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan
Collected BySperling, F.
Date Collected2003-07-18
UASM172935 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Natural Area
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2006-07-02