Species Details
Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityIn Alberta it flies in late June and July.
IdentificationA. duanca is a medium-size dark blackish or red-brown Abagrotis superficially resembling a number of other Abagrotis sp., including placida, hermina, dodi and reedi. The contrasting pale-tipped scales of the prothoracic collar are diagnostic. The reniform and round orbicular are usually ringed with pale scales, which also mark the subterminal line. The hindwings are dull black.
Scientific Name
Abagrotis duanca
Habitat
Dry sagebrush grasslands.
Seasonality
In Alberta it flies in late June and July.
Identification
A. duanca is a medium-size dark blackish or red-brown Abagrotis superficially resembling a number of other Abagrotis sp., including placida, hermina, dodi and reedi. The contrasting pale-tipped scales of the…
A. duanca is a medium-size dark blackish or red-brown Abagrotis superficially resembling a number of other Abagrotis sp., including placida, hermina, dodi and reedi. The contrasting pale-tipped scales of the prothoracic collar are diagnostic. The reniform and round orbicular are usually ringed with pale scales, which also mark the subterminal line. The hindwings are dull black.
Life History
Poorly known. There is a single annual brood. Adults come to light
Conservation
An uncommon and local species in Alberta.
Diet Info
The larnval host is reported to be sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) (Lafontaine, 1998); other species of sagebrush are undoubtedly also used.
Range
Another western species. In Alberta it has been collected only in the extreme southeastern corner.
Citation
Page Citation for Abagrotis duanca
Page Citation
"Species Details - Abagrotis duanca, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5233. Accessed 06 Jul. 2025.
References
Author
Lafontaine, J. Donald
Title
Noctuoidea : Noctuidae (part-Noctuini)
Publication Date
1998
Pages
348
Specimen Information
There are 57 specimens of this Species.
UASM2355 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM58763 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM105773 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, San Diego county, Laguna Mountains
Collected ByMustelin, T.
Date Collected2001-05-22
UASM105774 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105775 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105776 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105777 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105778 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105779 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105780 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105781 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105782 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105783 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105784 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105785 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Tioga Pass
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31/1997-08-01
UASM105786 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Lee Vining
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31
UASM105787 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Lee Vining
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31
UASM105788 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Mono county, Lee Vining
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1995-07-31
UASM105789 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Kittitas county, Vantage
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1994-06-02
UASM105790 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Kittitas county, Vantage
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1994-06-02
UASM105791 - Abagrotis duanca
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Kittitas county, Vantage
Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo, L. G.
Date Collected1994-06-02