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Species Details

Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »

Common NameParthenice Tiger SeasonalityPeak activity from mid July to early August. IdentificationSimilar to G. virgo, but lacking the black spot in the middle of the hindwing. The transverse median band of the forewing is usually broader than in virgo. Parthenice is also slightly smaller overall.
Scientific Name Grammia parthenice Common Name Parthenice Tiger Habitat Found throughout the parkland and the mixed boreal forest, especially in open grassy areas. Seasonality Peak activity from mid July to early August. Identification Similar to G. virgo, but lacking the black spot in the middle of the hindwing. The transverse median band of the forewing is usually broader than in virgo. Parthenice is also slightly smaller overall. Life History No information available. Conservation Common. Diet Info A variety of herbaceous plants including grass, plantain (Plantago spp.), and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Range Newfoundland west to Vancouver Island, B.C., south to Florida and New Mexico.

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"Species Details - Grammia parthenice, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-262/9-2360. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 223 specimens of this Species.

223 results plotted on map in 74 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM12690 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1919-07-13

UASM12691 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1917-07-17

UASM12692 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1915-08-02

UASM12695 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1917-07-15

UASM12699 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByMackie, Donald Date Collected1916-07-04

UASM12700 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1924-07-14

UASM12697 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H. Date Collected1925-07-15

UASM7040 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield Collected BySchmidt, B. C. Date Collected2000-08-04

UASM2457 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2001-08-05

UASM35956 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake Collected ByPike, E. M. Date Collected1973-07-23

UASM43118 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM43119 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1998-07-10

UASM43120 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-07-17

UASM43121 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-07-18

UASM43122 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-07-21

UASM43123 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-08-04

UASM43124 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-08-01

UASM43125 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-08-04

UASM43126 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-07-27

UASM43127 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-08-04

UASM43128 - Grammia parthenice

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta Collected ByLawrie, D. Date Collected1997-07-27

Adult Seasonal Distribution