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 13 May. 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.
UASM173000 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184001 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184002 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184003 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184004 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184005 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Hailstone Butte
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184006 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184007 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184008 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184009 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184010 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184011 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Porcupine Hills, Willow Creek (PORCU)
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-25
UASM184012 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184013 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Edmundston
Collected ByHensel, H.
UASM184014 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-08-15
UASM184015 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-08-15
UASM184016 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-08-15
UASM184017 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-08-15
UASM184018 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-08-15
UASM184019 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-08-15
UASM184020 - Grammia parthenice
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2005-08-14