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Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameYellow-collared Scape Moth
SeasonalityMid July to mid August.
IdentificationSuperficially similar to Ctenucha virginica, but the wings are much narrower, and smaller overall.
Scientific Name
Cisseps fulvicollis
Common Name
Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Habitat
Prefers open jack pine uplands in the boreal forest.
Seasonality
Mid July to mid August.
Identification
Superficially similar to Ctenucha virginica, but the wings are much narrower, and smaller overall.
Life History
Adults are active by day, and can often by found nectaring at goldenrod (Solidago) flowers. Also attracted to ultraviolet light.
Conservation
Widespread, although not common
Diet Info
Grasses, lichens and Eleocharis (Handfield, 1999).
Range
Widespread throughout most of North America, north to Ft. Smith, N.W.T.
Citation
Page Citation for Cisseps fulvicollis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cisseps fulvicollis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-260/9-2286. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024.
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 79 specimens of this Species.
BIRD3013 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-12
BIRD3014 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-15
BIRD3015 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-25
UASM41337 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bow Island
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-07-22
BIRD15385 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-07-08
BIRD17940 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-07-04
BIRD17941 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-07-04
BIRD22070 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-07-03
BIRD22071 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-07-12
UASM210787 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Cache county, Cache National Forest
Collected BySimonsen, T.
Date Collected2007-07-05/2007-07-06
UASM210788 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Cache county, Cache National Forest
Collected BySimonsen, T.
Date Collected2007-07-05/2007-07-06
BIRD31586 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-07-22
BIRD31587 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-07-22
BIRD31588 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-07-26
UASM171685 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-06-05
UASM171686 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Kaslo
Collected ByCockle, J. W.
Date Collected1902-07-12
UASM171687 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Agassiz
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-08-12
UASM171688 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-07-12
UASM171689 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Douglas county, Bridgeport
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-06-19
UASM171690 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Malheur county, Sand Hollow
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-09-27
UASM171691 - Cisseps fulvicollis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-05/1990-07-10