Species Details
Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameThe Canary Thorn
SeasonalityAdults fly from mid June to early July
IdentificationA mid-size geometrid with a soft yellow ground colour and several marroon-brown, irregular wedges along the forewing costa; occasionally speckled throughout with brown. Unlike any other Alberta moth in appearance.
Scientific Name
Neoterpes trianguliferata
Common Name
The Canary Thorn
Habitat
Dry, open forests and woodlands.
Seasonality
Adults fly from mid June to early July
Identification
A mid-size geometrid with a soft yellow ground colour and several marroon-brown, irregular wedges along the forewing costa; occasionally speckled throughout with brown. Unlike any other Alberta moth in appearance.
Life History
The larva mimics a twig when resting, and pupates among leaves tied together with silk. (McGuffin 1987). Adults come to light. The larva is illustrated by Tatum (2002). http://facweb.furman.edu/~snyderjohn/tatum/210-211.htm
Conservation
Not of concern.
Diet Info
Yukon and northwestern Saskatchewan south to southwest Alberta and Washington (McGuffin 1987). The distribution of this species is rather enigmatic - it is apparently very rare in the boreal region between the…
Yukon and northwestern Saskatchewan south to southwest Alberta and Washington (McGuffin 1987). The distribution of this species is rather enigmatic - it is apparently very rare in the boreal region between the southern mountain and prairie region and the Yukon and extreme northwestern Saskatchewan. The Milliken Lake, SK record in McGuffin (1987) is erroneously shown on the map in northwestern AB.
Range
Yukon and northwestern Saskatchewan south to southwest Alberta and Washington (McGuffin 1987). The distribution of this species is rather enigmatic - it is apparently very rare in the boreal region between the…
Yukon and northwestern Saskatchewan south to southwest Alberta and Washington (McGuffin 1987). The distribution of this species is rather enigmatic - it is apparently very rare in the boreal region between the southern mountain and prairie region and the Yukon and extreme northwestern Saskatchewan. The Milliken Lake, SK record in McGuffin (1987) is erroneously shown on the map in northwestern AB.
Citation
Page Citation for Neoterpes trianguliferata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Neoterpes trianguliferata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3895. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.
References
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
Specimen Information
There are 24 specimens of this Species.
UASM10272 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10275 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10297 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10299 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10349 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10422 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10472 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1927-07-05
UASM10625 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10674 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1919-06-21
UASM10849 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM43275 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hwy 66
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1996-06-15
UASM43276 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hwy 66
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1996-06-15
BIRD3808 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Crowsnest Pass, Island Lake
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-06-29
BIRD3809 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Crowsnest Pass, Island Lake
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-06-30
BIRD3810 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-06-27
CBCC1055 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Collected ByChristensen, C. B.
Date Collected2005-07-08
UASM58783 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton National Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-07-07
UASM99364 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Gabriola Island, Taylor Bay
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1988-06-18
UASM24814 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Link Creek
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1996-07-06
UASM103605 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park, Smoky River
Collected ByMacaulay, D. A.; Hilchie, G.
Date Collected2007-07-15
BIRD31277 - Neoterpes trianguliferata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Arrowwood
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-05-29