Species Details
Epirrhoe plebeculata
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IdentificationA small (approx. 2.2 cm wingspan) day-flying moth. The forewings are banded rust pale orange and dark brown and black, with a wide dark blackish median band. The hindwings are bright yellow-orange, crossed by several narrow incomplete dark bands and a wider dark terminal band. Other colorful spring flying geometrids are deeper red-orange or rusty brown. Unmistakable.
Scientific Name
Epirrhoe plebeculata
Habitat
Southern boreal forest, parklands and foothills; also found in the wooded parts of the river valleys in the grasslands region.
Identification
A small (approx. 2.2 cm wingspan) day-flying moth. The forewings are banded rust pale orange and dark brown and black, with a wide dark blackish median band. The hindwings are bright yellow-orange, crossed by several…
A small (approx. 2.2 cm wingspan) day-flying moth. The forewings are banded rust pale orange and dark brown and black, with a wide dark blackish median band. The hindwings are bright yellow-orange, crossed by several narrow incomplete dark bands and a wider dark terminal band. Other colorful spring flying geometrids are deeper red-orange or rusty brown. Unmistakable.
Life History
Little information is available for this pretty little moth. It is one of the earliest moths to emerge, appearing as early as the first 10 days of April, peaking in late April and early May. It is strictly diurnal as…
Little information is available for this pretty little moth. It is one of the earliest moths to emerge, appearing as early as the first 10 days of April, peaking in late April and early May. It is strictly diurnal as befits an early emergent moth. Adults will visit flows for nectar. The larval host(s) and early stages are apparently unknown.
Range
A western moth, found from Saskatchewan west to British Columbia, south to California. Widespread in the southern half of Alberta, in the southern boreal forest, parklands and foothills; also found in the wooded parts…
A western moth, found from Saskatchewan west to British Columbia, south to California. Widespread in the southern half of Alberta, in the southern boreal forest, parklands and foothills; also found in the wooded parts of the river valleys in the grasslands region. Probably more widespread in the boreal forest, but missed due to the early flight period.
Citation
Page Citation for Epirrhoe plebeculata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Epirrhoe plebeculata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4794. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Jones, J. R. J. Llewellyn
Title
An annotated check list of the Macrolepidoptera of British Columbia.
Publication Date
1951
Volume
1
Author
Bowman, K.
Title
An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Volume
29
Pages
121-165
Specimen Information
There are 24 specimens of this Species.
UASM11921 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1936-05-17
UASM11931 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1945-05-04
UASM11956 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-05-04
UASM11960 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1934-04-24
UASM11966 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1941-04-28
UASM11982 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1941-04-09
UASM11987 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1948-05-19
UASM11990 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-05-01
UASM11998 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1946-05-05
UASM41837 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calgary
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1996-04-28
BIRD4685 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-05-02
BIRD4686 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-05-02
BIRD4687 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-05-02
BIRD4688 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-05-05
BIRD16663 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-05-12
BIRD17657 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-04-29
BIRD17658 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-04-29
BIRD20608 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Alix
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-04-30
BIRD20609 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-05-07
UASM99360 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, West Castle River
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected1996-06-08
BIRD21916 - Epirrhoe plebeculata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-05-03