Species Details
Agriphila biarmica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityJuly to August.
IdentificationA smallish crambid (19 mm wingspan). Fore wings blotchy dark brown, with whitish discal area; a zigzag subterminal line; and a row of seven black dots in the terminal line. North American material belongs to the subspecies paganella (McD.).
Scientific Name
Agriphila biarmica
Habitat
Wet meadows?
Seasonality
July to August.
Identification
A smallish crambid (19 mm wingspan). Fore wings blotchy dark brown, with whitish discal area; a zigzag subterminal line; and a row of seven black dots in the terminal line. North American material belongs to the…
A smallish crambid (19 mm wingspan). Fore wings blotchy dark brown, with whitish discal area; a zigzag subterminal line; and a row of seven black dots in the terminal line. North American material belongs to the subspecies paganella (McD.).
Life History
Unknown.
Conservation
Uncommon, but probably of no concern.
Diet Info
Unknown.
Range
The nominate subspecies occurs in Europe while the subspecies paganella is found in North America (McDunnough 1925). In Alberta, Bowman (1951) has it from the Nordegg area. It has also been found near Winfield and in Olds.
The nominate subspecies occurs in Europe while the subspecies paganella is found in North America (McDunnough 1925). In Alberta, Bowman (1951) has it from the Nordegg area. It has also been found near Winfield and in Olds.
Citation
Page Citation for Agriphila biarmica
Page Citation
"Species Details - Agriphila biarmica, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2902. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Bowman, K.
Title
An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Volume
29
Pages
121-165
Author
McDunnough, J.H.
Title
New Canadian Lepidoptera with notes.
Publication Date
1925
Series Title
The Canadian Entomologist
Volume
57
Pages
11-23
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
JD1011 - Agriphila biarmica
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.; Anweiler, G.
Date Collected2006-06-27