Species Details
Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameOregon Cycnia
SeasonalityJune.
IdentificationSimilar to Cycnia tenera Hbn., but C. oregonensis lacks the yellow forewing costa found on C. tenera.
Scientific Name
Cycnia oregonensis
Common Name
Oregon Cycnia
Habitat
In Alberta, this species is found only in the prairie ecoregion.
Seasonality
June.
Identification
Similar to Cycnia tenera Hbn., but C. oregonensis lacks the yellow forewing costa found on C. tenera.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
Uncommon.
Diet Info
Handfield (1999) lists dogbane (Apocynum androsaemifolium).
Range
Across southern Canada.
Citation
Page Citation for Cycnia oregonensis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cycnia oregonensis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-258. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
References
Author
Handfield, L.
Title
Le guide des papillons du Quebec.
Publication Date
1999
Pages
536
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 28 specimens of this Species.
UASM19895 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Valley
Collected ByPohl, G.
Date Collected1996-06-14
UASM19824 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1999-06-13
UASM56991 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1927-06-19
UASM57359 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-05-18
UASM57542 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-16
UASM57543 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-16
UASM58591 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2005-06-14
UASM99898 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2008-07-09
UASM99899 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2008-07-09
UASM171813 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-03
UASM171814 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-06-17
UASM171815 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-06-17
UASM171816 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Oliver
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1996-06-30
UASM171817 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Baker county, Brownlee
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-06-12
UASM171818 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Baker county, Brownlee
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-06-12
UASM171819 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Baker county, Brownlee
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-06-12
UASM171820 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Baker county, Brownlee
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-06-12
UASM171821 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner
Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G.
Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04
UASM171822 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10
UASM171823 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10
UASM171824 - Cycnia oregonensis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10