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Species Details

Agrotis stigmosa

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IdentificationA medium size moth (forewing length about 36 mm) but one of the larger species of Agrotis. The forewings are pale yellowish grey or tan with dark blackish or reddish brown along the leading edge. The antemedian and postmedian cross lines are essentially obsolete, indicated by a few dark scales only. The claviform, reniform and orbicular spots are also less prominent and partially lined with lighter scales. The hindwings are dark brown. The predominantly pale forewings will separate stigmosa from other species of Agrotis. Most likely to be confused with Agrotis volubilis, which flies at the same time. Agrotis volubilis has dark forewings and pale hindwings; this pattern is reversed in stigmosa.

Scientific Name Agrotis stigmosa Habitat Usually in open xeric areas with lighter soils or sand. Identification
A medium size moth (forewing length about 36 mm) but one of the larger species of Agrotis. The forewings are pale yellowish grey or tan with dark blackish or reddish brown along the leading edge. The antemedian and…
A medium size moth (forewing length about 36 mm) but one of the larger species of Agrotis. The forewings are pale yellowish grey or tan with dark blackish or reddish brown along the leading edge. The antemedian and postmedian cross lines are essentially obsolete, indicated by a few dark scales only. The claviform, reniform and orbicular spots are also less prominent and partially lined with lighter scales. The hindwings are dark brown. The predominantly pale forewings will separate stigmosa from other species of Agrotis. Most likely to be confused with Agrotis volubilis, which flies at the same time. Agrotis volubilis has dark forewings and pale hindwings; this pattern is reversed in stigmosa.
Life History
Agrotis stigmosa is single brooded with adults in Alberta from mid May through mid-June. The adults are nocturnal and come to light. The larvae are described by Lafontaine (2004). Larvae have been reared on Yarrow…
Agrotis stigmosa is single brooded with adults in Alberta from mid May through mid-June. The adults are nocturnal and come to light. The larvae are described by Lafontaine (2004). Larvae have been reared on Yarrow (Achillea sp.) but like other Agrotis, they are likely generalists on low-growing herbs.
Range Agrotis stigmosa is an eastern species, occurring from New England west to Colorado, the Dakotas and eastern Alberta. In Alberta is has been collected in the area east and south of Edmonton.

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"Species Details - Agrotis stigmosa, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5296/9-125669. Accessed 05 Dec. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 26 specimens of this Species.

26 results plotted on map in 16 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM17201 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1943-06-16

UASM2504 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, South Saskatchewan River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C. Date Collected2000-05-19

UASM2756 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dillberry Lake Provincial Park Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2001-05-19

UASM34644 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Point Recreation Area Collected ByAnweiler, G. G; Schmidt, B. C. Date Collected2000-05-19

UASM58020 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM58039 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM58040 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Schmidt, B. C. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM56944 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rosemary Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2000-05-21

UASM56950 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected1999-06-13

BIRD13753 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2001-05-22

BIRD13754 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2001-05-23

BIRD13755 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2001-06-06

BIRD13756 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-06-11

BIRD13757 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2004-05-25

UASM106929 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM106930 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM106931 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer River Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G. Date Collected2004-06-03/2004-06-04

UASM106932 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, South Saskatchewan River Collected BySchmidt, C.; Anweiler, G. Date Collected2000-05-19

UASM106933 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. Date Collected2002-06-02

UASM106934 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edgerton Collected ByAnweiler, G. Date Collected2002-06-02

UASM106935 - Agrotis stigmosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Collected ByAnweiler, G. Date Collected2002-07-01

Adult Seasonal Distribution