Species Details

Chrysoteuchia topiarius

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

Common NameCranberry Girdler SeasonalityLate June to early August. IdentificationA small crambid (17-20 mm wingspan). The forewings vary from dark (clay colored) to light yellowish brown, lack a silvery white longitudinal median stripe, often have clearly marked dark fuscous veins, have a prominent angled silvery gray subterminal line, have 3 black dots at the bottom of the terminal line, and have a fringe of shiny bronze scales. The hind wings are gray and lack prominent venation. Formerly called Chrysoteuchia hortuellus topiarius. Similar to the common European species Chrysoteuchia culmella, but smaller. Can be mistaken only with Platytes vobisne which is tiny (12-13 mm wingspan) and has zigzag postmedial and subterminal lines.

Scientific Name Chrysoteuchia topiarius Common Name Cranberry Girdler Habitat Native and tame grasslands. Seasonality Late June to early August. Identification
A small crambid (17-20 mm wingspan). The forewings vary from dark (clay colored) to light yellowish brown, lack a silvery white longitudinal median stripe, often have clearly marked dark fuscous veins, have a…
A small crambid (17-20 mm wingspan). The forewings vary from dark (clay colored) to light yellowish brown, lack a silvery white longitudinal median stripe, often have clearly marked dark fuscous veins, have a prominent angled silvery gray subterminal line, have 3 black dots at the bottom of the terminal line, and have a fringe of shiny bronze scales. The hind wings are gray and lack prominent venation. Formerly called Chrysoteuchia hortuellus topiarius. Similar to the common European species Chrysoteuchia culmella, but smaller. Can be mistaken only with Platytes vobisne which is tiny (12-13 mm wingspan) and has zigzag postmedial and subterminal lines.
Life History Diurnal and comes to light. Single brooded. The immature stages are described by Fernald (1896). Conservation Common to abundant, of no concern. Diet Info The larvae have a wide range of host plants, especially grasses, not just cranberries. Range Generally distributed in North America (Fernald 1896, Dyar 1904, Forbes 1923, McDaniel et al 1984, Scholtens 1996). Widespread in Alberta, especially in the prairies and aspen parkland.
Chrysoteuchia topiarius
Chrysoteuchia topiarius

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"Species Details - Chrysoteuchia topiarius, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2868. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Bird, C. D.
Role species page author
Date 2003-04

References

Specimen Information

There are 138 specimens of this Species.

138 results plotted on map in 53 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

BIRD420 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McKenzie Crossing Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2000-07-16

UASM92391 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07

UASM92392 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07

UASM92393 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07

UASM92394 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07

UASM92519 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07/2008-07-16

UASM92520 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07/2008-07-17

UASM92521 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07/2008-07-18

UASM92522 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-07-07/2008-07-19

JD0937 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Collected BySchmidt, B. C.; Anweiler, G. G. Date Collected2006-06-27

JD0992 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Collected BySchmidt, B. C.; Anweiler, G. G. Date Collected2006-06-27

JD1032 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Collected BySchmidt, B. C.; Anweiler, G. G. Date Collected2006-06-27

JD1484 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Collected ByDombroskie, J. J. et al Date Collected2006-08-16

JD5458 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Orion Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A. Date Collected2008-07-08

JD6703 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByDombroskie, J. J. Date Collected2009-07-12

BIRD34882 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2011-06-22

BIRD34883 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2011-06-27

CBCC1176 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Moose Lake Provincial Park Collected ByChristensen, C. B. Date Collected2005-06-25

BIRD35629 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2012-06-23

BIRD35630 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2012-06-23

BIRD35631 - Chrysoteuchia topiarius

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2012-07-12

Adult Seasonal Distribution