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Eana argentana

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SeasonalityThe adult is active from the end of June to mid August in Alberta. IdentificationThe acutely-pointed forewing is shiny and pure white. The hindwing is light grey. The larva is grey with yellowish brown head and brown to black prothoracic and anal shields, and thoracic legs. (Razowski 2002)
Scientific Name Eana argentana Habitat Most high-elevation open habitats. Seasonality The adult is active from the end of June to mid August in Alberta. Identification The acutely-pointed forewing is shiny and pure white. The hindwing is light grey. The larva is grey with yellowish brown head and brown to black prothoracic and anal shields, and thoracic legs. (Razowski 2002) Life History The first instar larva hibernates in a silken shelter and resumes feeding in the spring until June. It feeds in silken tubes amongst roots and under rocks. Conservation Not of concern. Diet Info The larva feeds on various grasses and shrubs. (Razowski 2002) Range This Holarctic species is found from the Yukon and British Columbia east to Manitoba and south to Wyoming. (Obraztsov 1962)

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"Species Details - Eana argentana, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-26149. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 72 specimens of this Species.

72 results plotted on map in 34 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

BIRD28692 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2002-06-22

BIRD28693 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2002-07-10

BIRD28694 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2002-07-12

BIRD28695 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2002-07-20

BIRD28696 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Delburne Collected ByPotter, J. Date Collected2002-07-21

BIRD28697 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-27

BIRD28698 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-29

BIRD28699 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-29

BIRD28700 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-10

BIRD28701 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-18

BIRD28702 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-21

BIRD28703 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-07-24

BIRD28704 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-07-06

BIRD28705 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-07-06

BIRD28706 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-07-23

BIRD28707 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-07-28

BIRD28708 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2005-07-02

BIRD28709 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2005-07-19

BIRD28710 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2005-08-06

BIRD28711 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2005-08-06

BIRD32739 - Eana argentana

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2009-06-27

Adult Seasonal Distribution