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Species Details

Pediasia dorsipunctellus

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

SeasonalityJuly to August. IdentificationA medium sized to large crambid (24-28 mm wingspan). Forewings uniformly medium brown but ranging from ochraceous fawn to dark brown; transverse lines lacking, except occasionally a trace of a subterminal one; terminal line with 3-4 dark dots. Hind wings smoky gray to dark brown. In the male genitalia, the cucullus narrows abruptly and caudad of the base of the free arm of the costa is very narrow and tapers little (Klots 1942). All other Pediasia are lighter in color and usually slightly larger.

Scientific Name Pediasia dorsipunctellus Habitat Grassland. Seasonality July to August. Identification
A medium sized to large crambid (24-28 mm wingspan). Forewings uniformly medium brown but ranging from ochraceous fawn to dark brown; transverse lines lacking, except occasionally a trace of a subterminal one; terminal…
A medium sized to large crambid (24-28 mm wingspan). Forewings uniformly medium brown but ranging from ochraceous fawn to dark brown; transverse lines lacking, except occasionally a trace of a subterminal one; terminal line with 3-4 dark dots. Hind wings smoky gray to dark brown. In the male genitalia, the cucullus narrows abruptly and caudad of the base of the free arm of the costa is very narrow and tapers little (Klots 1942). All other Pediasia are lighter in color and usually slightly larger.
Life History Unknown. Conservation Often common. Of no concern. Diet Info Unknown, but presumably grasses. Range
A North American species. Described from Rounthwaite, Manitoba, and Verdi, Nevada (Kearfott 1908). McDaniel et al. (1984) have it from South Dakota. In Alberta, Bowman (1951) reported it from the Lloydminster, Red…
A North American species. Described from Rounthwaite, Manitoba, and Verdi, Nevada (Kearfott 1908). McDaniel et al. (1984) have it from South Dakota. In Alberta, Bowman (1951) reported it from the Lloydminster, Red Deer and Edmonton areas.

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"Species Details - Pediasia dorsipunctellus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2907/9-54349. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 320 specimens of this Species.

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BIRD34630 - Pediasia dorsipunctellus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2010-09-25

BIRD37369 - Pediasia dorsipunctellus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2014-07-12

POHL-13-00650 - Pediasia dorsipunctellus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sherwood Park Collected ByPohl, G. R. Date Collected2003-07-13

POHL-13-00651 - Pediasia dorsipunctellus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park Date Collected2004-07-18/2004-08-20

POHL-13-00652 - Pediasia dorsipunctellus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park Date Collected2004-07-18/2004-08-20

Adult Seasonal Distribution

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