Species Details
Lomographa semiclarata
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Common NameBluish Spring Moth
SeasonalityFlies in early spring, peaking throughout May.
IdentificationThe bright white hindwings and underside, together with frosted grey forewings give this moth a bluish white appearance when flying. The ventral surface has well-defined discal spots, which are faint on the dorsal surface. No other moth like it
Scientific Name
Lomographa semiclarata
Common Name
Bluish Spring Moth
Habitat
Open shrubby thickets with cherry or hawthorn, especially on valley and coulee slopes.
Seasonality
Flies in early spring, peaking throughout May.
Identification
The bright white hindwings and underside, together with frosted grey forewings give this moth a bluish white appearance when flying. The ventral surface has well-defined discal spots, which are faint on the dorsal…
The bright white hindwings and underside, together with frosted grey forewings give this moth a bluish white appearance when flying. The ventral surface has well-defined discal spots, which are faint on the dorsal surface. No other moth like it
Life History
The bluish appearance and rapid flight of this diurnal moth are vaguely reminiscent of Spring Azure butterflies (Celastrina lucia), which flies at the same time around cherry thickets. Larvae are rich emerald green…
The bluish appearance and rapid flight of this diurnal moth are vaguely reminiscent of Spring Azure butterflies (Celastrina lucia), which flies at the same time around cherry thickets. Larvae are rich emerald green with a row of yellow dorsal spots, and pupae overwinter (Wagner et al. 2001).
Conservation
Not of concern.
Diet Info
Larvae feed on cherries (Prunus) and hawthorns (Crataegus) (McGuffin 1981).
Range
Coastal BC east to Newfoundland, and from the Peace River region of BC and Alberta south to Oregon, Colorado and Georgia (McGuffin 1981, Wagner et al. 2001).
Citation
Page Citation for Lomographa semiclarata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Lomographa semiclarata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4294. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
References
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. 3
Publication Date
1981
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Volume
117
Pages
153
Specimen Information
There are 66 specimens of this Species.
BIRD6844 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McKenzie Crossing
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-05-04
BIRD6845 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McKenzie Crossing
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-05-04
BIRD6846 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McKenzie Crossing
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-05-08
BIRD6847 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-05-30
UASM57328 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Morningside
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-05-11
BIRD17340 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-05-16
BIRD17341 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-05-16
BIRD17342 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-05-16
BIRD17343 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-05-19
BIRD20467 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-05-26
BIRD20468 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-05-26
BIRD20469 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-05-27
BIRD31220 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-05-16
BIRD31221 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-05-30
UASM187622 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Chelsea
Collected ByGibson, A.
Date Collected1903-05-16
UASM187623 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByBone, S.
Date Collected2003-06-03
BIRD34977 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2011-05-21
CBCC1209 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Moose Lake Provincial Park
Collected ByChristensen, C. B.
Date Collected2005-05-26
BIRD35829 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-12
BIRD35830 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-12
BIRD35831 - Lomographa semiclarata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-26