Species Details

Agriphila biarmica

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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.

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"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 07 Dec. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There is 1 specimen of this Species.

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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

Adult Seasonal Distribution