Species Details
Odontosia elegans
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Common NameElegant Prominent
SeasonalityAdults in Alberta late May through mid-July, larvae from late June through September.
IdentificationA rather large (4.5-6 cm. wingspan) moth with dark slate-grey forewings, shading to paler gray toward the lower margin . The forewing margin is somewhat scalloped, with a short, white basal line with pale orange scaling below and a prominent "tooth" midway along the lower margin. The hindwing is white, shading to dark grey in the anal angle. Unmistakable.
Scientific Name
Odontosia elegans
Common Name
Elegant Prominent
Habitat
Mature poplar forest and mixedwood forest with poplars.
Seasonality
Adults in Alberta late May through mid-July, larvae from late June through September.
Identification
A rather large (4.5-6 cm. wingspan) moth with dark slate-grey forewings, shading to paler gray toward the lower margin . The forewing margin is somewhat scalloped, with a short, white basal line with pale orange…
A rather large (4.5-6 cm. wingspan) moth with dark slate-grey forewings, shading to paler gray toward the lower margin . The forewing margin is somewhat scalloped, with a short, white basal line with pale orange scaling below and a prominent "tooth" midway along the lower margin. The hindwing is white, shading to dark grey in the anal angle. Unmistakable.
Life History
The adults are nocturnal and come to light. There is a single brood, and the larvae are solitary defoliators. They overwinter in the pupal stage.
Conservation
A widespread and fairly common species; no concerns.
Diet Info
No Alberta data available; elsewhere poplars. Canadian records (Prentice et al. 1962) are all from aspen poplar (Populus tremuloides).
Range
Transcontinental across southern Canada, in particular in the parkland and southern boreal forest region, south to Texas. In Alberta found across the aspen parklands and the foothills, north into the boreal forest at…
Transcontinental across southern Canada, in particular in the parkland and southern boreal forest region, south to Texas. In Alberta found across the aspen parklands and the foothills, north into the boreal forest at least to the Ft. McMurray area.
Citation
Page Citation for Odontosia elegans
Page Citation
"Species Details - Odontosia elegans, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-398. Accessed 02 May. 2024.
References
Author
Prentice, R. M.
Title
Forest Lepidoptera of Canada. (1962)
Publication Date
1962
Volume
2
Pages
281
Specimen Information
There are 71 specimens of this Species.
BIRD5941 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-06-08
BIRD5942 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-06-09
BIRD5943 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-06-22
BIRD5944 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-07-06
BIRD5945 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-07-13
BIRD14887 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-05-31
BIRD14888 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-14
BIRD14889 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-16
BIRD17822 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-07
BIRD17823 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-07-04
BIRD22004 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-06-11
BIRD22005 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-06-19
BIRD22006 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-07-20
UASM187108 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Cranbrook
Collected ByJanz, L.
Date Collected1989-08-01
UASM187109 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake
Collected ByAnweiler, G.
Date Collected1998-06-11
UASM187110 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake
Collected ByAnweiler, G.
Date Collected1998-06-11
UASM187111 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Beaverdam Lake
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1994-06-17
UASM187112 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1997-08-01
UASM187113 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Mount Kobau
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-08-04
UASM187114 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, St. Williams
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-08-07
UASM187115 - Odontosia elegans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: New Brunswick, Saint-Basile
Collected ByHensel, H.
Date Collected2000-06-07