Species Details

Deltote bellicula

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Common NameBog Lithacodia SeasonalityIn Alberta adults have been collected from early June through late July; peak flight in mid-June. IdentificationA small (1.8-2.1 cm wingspan) broad-winged grey moth with darker brown, white and dull rusty orange markings. The forewing median and terminal areas are brown, the former separated from the rusty-orange subterminal area by a prominent inwardly angled white line. The reniform and orbicular spots are small white bars and are joined by a narrow pale orange bar. The hindwings are light grey with a pale fringe. The antennae are simple and the sexes are similar.

Scientific Name Deltote bellicula Common Name Bog Lithacodia Habitat Acid bogs and other boggy areas. Seasonality In Alberta adults have been collected from early June through late July; peak flight in mid-June. Identification
A small (1.8-2.1 cm wingspan) broad-winged grey moth with darker brown, white and dull rusty orange markings. The forewing median and terminal areas are brown, the former separated from the rusty-orange subterminal…
A small (1.8-2.1 cm wingspan) broad-winged grey moth with darker brown, white and dull rusty orange markings. The forewing median and terminal areas are brown, the former separated from the rusty-orange subterminal area by a prominent inwardly angled white line. The reniform and orbicular spots are small white bars and are joined by a narrow pale orange bar. The hindwings are light grey with a pale fringe. The antennae are simple and the sexes are similar.
Life History Poorly known. There is a single brood in Alberta. The larvae have not beeen described, and the larval hosts are unknown. Conservation Uncommon and local in Alberta; otherwise of widespread occurrence. Diet Info No information available. Range Newfoundland to western Alberta, south to Florida, and New Mexico. Bog Lithacodia have been been collected in central Alberta, in the Red Deer and Edmonton regions.

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"Species Details - Deltote bellicula, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3690. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 28 specimens of this Species.

28 results plotted on map in 11 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM13768 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1933-06-15

UASM13771 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1932-06-28

UASM13774 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1934-06-07

UASM41592 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby Collected ByBryant, Owen Date Collected1924-06-08

UASM58107 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Holmes Crossing Collected ByMacaulay, D. Date Collected2004-06-26

UASM163600 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Delta Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2002-06-11

UASM163601 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-07-14

UASM163602 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-07-14

UASM163603 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-07-12

UASM163604 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-06-25

UASM163605 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Dorcas Bay Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-07-17

UASM163606 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Dorcas Bay Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-07-17

UASM163607 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-07-03

UASM163608 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-06-24

UASM163609 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-06-24

UASM163610 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-06-24

UASM163611 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-06-24

UASM163612 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-07-15

UASM163613 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-05

UASM163614 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Degelis Collected ByHensel, H. Date Collected1999-06-07

UASM163615 - Deltote bellicula

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Degelis Collected ByHensel, H. Date Collected1996-06-15

Adult Seasonal Distribution