Species Details
Grammia parthenice
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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.
Citation
Page Citation for Grammia parthenice
Page Citation
"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. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 223 specimens of this Species.
UASM184042 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wabasca-Demarais
Collected ByJones, B.
Date Collected2006-07-12
BIRD33741 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-07-10
BIRD33742 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lowden Springs Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-07-17
BIRD33743 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lowden Springs Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-07-17
BIRD33744 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-07-24
BIRD33745 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-07-31
BIRD33746 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-08-10
CBCC1291 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Moose Lake Provincial Park
Collected ByChristensen, C. B.
Date Collected2005-07-22
BIRD35929 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-07-21
BIRD35930 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, East Arrowwood Creek
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-07-30
BIRD37544 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2014-06-21
POHL-13-00969 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Big River
Collected ByPohl, G. R.; Kutash, T. M.
Date Collected1995-07-24
POHL-13-00970 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton
Collected ByPohl, G. R.
Date Collected2004-08-11