Species Details
Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameThe Mottled Rustic, Brungult Lövfly
SeasonalityIn Alberta specimens have been collected in late June and July.
IdentificationA medium size (3.0-3.5 cm wingspan) rich brown moth. The round orbicular spot, reniform spot and broad subterminal band are dark brown. A faint red-orange streak runs through the orbicular and reniform spots. The hindwings are dirty white, with a fine dark terminal line and a dark discal spot. Antennae simple. Sexes essentially alike. The brown-on-brown forewing color is unusual in Alberta noctuid moths.
Scientific Name
Caradrina morpheus
Common Name
The Mottled Rustic, Brungult Lövfly
Habitat
Treed areas; urban gardens and yards.
Seasonality
In Alberta specimens have been collected in late June and July.
Identification
A medium size (3.0-3.5 cm wingspan) rich brown moth. The round orbicular spot, reniform spot and broad subterminal band are dark brown. A faint red-orange streak runs through the orbicular and reniform spots. The…
A medium size (3.0-3.5 cm wingspan) rich brown moth. The round orbicular spot, reniform spot and broad subterminal band are dark brown. A faint red-orange streak runs through the orbicular and reniform spots. The hindwings are dirty white, with a fine dark terminal line and a dark discal spot. Antennae simple. Sexes essentially alike. The brown-on-brown forewing color is unusual in Alberta noctuid moths.
Life History
No information available.
Conservation
An introduced species.
Diet Info
Various low plants, including dandelions (Taraxacum) and nettles (Urtica).
Range
Northern Europe to Siberia. Apparently accidentally introduced on both the east and west coasts of Canada; reported in the east from New Brunswick to Ontario, and in the west from BC. First collected in Alberta at…
Northern Europe to Siberia. Apparently accidentally introduced on both the east and west coasts of Canada; reported in the east from New Brunswick to Ontario, and in the west from BC. First collected in Alberta at Taber and Edmonton in 2004.
Citation
Page Citation for Caradrina morpheus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Caradrina morpheus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5100. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 46 specimens of this Species.
UASM58086 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-01
UASM58120 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-21
UASM58121 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-21
UASM58122 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-21
UASM58123 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-21
UASM58134 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-11
UASM58135 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-07-11
UASM57167 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Oldman River
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-06-21
UASM57559 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-29
UASM57560 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-29
UASM57440 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-06
UASM130676 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Salmon Point
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1994-06-25
UASM130677 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Lillooet
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1998-07-02
UASM130678 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Castlegar
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1995-06-16
UASM130679 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Saanichton
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1995-07-02
UASM130680 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1990-07-03/1990-07-09
UASM130681 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Gardiner
Date Collected1992-07-12/1992-07-18
UASM130682 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Agassiz
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-07-07
UASM130683 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Agassiz
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-09
UASM130684 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Agassiz
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-09
UASM130685 - Caradrina morpheus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Agassiz
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1997-06-21