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Species Details
Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameThe Notched Wing
SeasonalityAdults fly early August through late September, peaking in mid-September.
IdentificationNo other species like it in Alberta; the speckled, bright yellow-brown wings with unevenly notched margins are unique.
Scientific Name
Ennomos magnaria
Common Name
The Notched Wing
Habitat
Widespread in forested and wooded habitats.
Seasonality
Adults fly early August through late September, peaking in mid-September.
Identification
No other species like it in Alberta; the speckled, bright yellow-brown wings with unevenly notched margins are unique.
Life History
The appearance of this moth signals the onset of late summer and early fall; the rich tan and rust notched wings resemble fall leaves. The larva is called the Maple Spanworm in the East, a poor name since it does not…
The appearance of this moth signals the onset of late summer and early fall; the rich tan and rust notched wings resemble fall leaves. The larva is called the Maple Spanworm in the East, a poor name since it does not reflect the host preference over most of this species' range. The larvae are excellent twig mimics, complete with bumps resembling bud scars and mottled green and brown colouration. They are illutrated in color in Wagner et al. (2001). The eggs, which are laid in a row, overwinter, (Wagner et al. (2001). Larvae spin a cocoon among foliage rather than pupating in the ground.
Conservation
A common widespread species; no concern.
Diet Info
Larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs, particularly white birch (Betula papyrifera) and trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) (Prentice 1963).
Range
Coastal BC east to Nova Scotia, south to GA, MO and south through the Pacific Northwest US (McGuffin 1987, Miller and Hammond 2000).
Citation
Page Citation for Ennomos magnaria
Page Citation
"Species Details - Ennomos magnaria, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3892/9-14777. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
References
Author
Prentice, R. M.
Title
Forest Lepidoptera of Canada. (1963)
Publication Date
1963
Volume
3
Pages
281
Author
Wagner, D.L, D.L. Ferguson, T.L. McCabe and R.C. Reardon
Title
Geometroid Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian Forests
Publication Date
2001
Pages
239
Author
McGuffin, W. C.
Title
Guide to the Geometridae of Canada (Lepidoptera): II. Subfamily Ennominae, 4
Publication Date
1987
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Volume
138
Pages
182
Author
Miller, J. C. and P. Hammond
Title
Macromoths of the Northwest Forests and Woodlands.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
133
Specimen Information
There are 105 specimens of this Species.
UASM10121 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1917-09-06
UASM10123 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1916-09-16
UASM43251 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1999-09-14
UASM43252 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-01
UASM43253 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-30
UASM43254 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-30
UASM43255 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-30
UASM34701 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2003-08-06/2003-09-07
UASM24876 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gull Lake
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1998-08-14
UASM24877 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1997-08-13
UASM41728 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bitumount
Collected ByMacaulay, D.; Lawrie, D.
Date Collected2000-08-22
BIRD3498 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected1999-09-04
BIRD3499 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-12
BIRD3500 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-14
BIRD3501 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McKenzie Crossing
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-15
BIRD3502 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-16
BIRD3503 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-23
BIRD3504 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-27
BIRD3505 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-09-28
BIRD3506 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-29
BIRD3507 - Ennomos magnaria
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-09-01