Species Details
Bactra verutana
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SeasonalityAlberta specimens have been collected from June 20 to September 17.
IdentificationA small (11-17 mm wingspan) Tortricid moth of the subfamily Olethreutinae. The forewings are light brown, narrow-pointed at the apex and with a number of darker brown areas. The hind wings are sooty-brown in color. Similar in appearance to Bactra furfurana but easily distinguished by the male genitalia as the cucullus bears stout spines. Illustrations of the latter are in both Heinrich (1926) and Miller (1987).
Scientific Name
Bactra verutana
Habitat
Near marshy areas.
Seasonality
Alberta specimens have been collected from June 20 to September 17.
Identification
A small (11-17 mm wingspan) Tortricid moth of the subfamily Olethreutinae. The forewings are light brown, narrow-pointed at the apex and with a number of darker brown areas. The hind wings are sooty-brown in color.…
A small (11-17 mm wingspan) Tortricid moth of the subfamily Olethreutinae. The forewings are light brown, narrow-pointed at the apex and with a number of darker brown areas. The hind wings are sooty-brown in color. Similar in appearance to Bactra furfurana but easily distinguished by the male genitalia as the cucullus bears stout spines. Illustrations of the latter are in both Heinrich (1926) and Miller (1987).
Life History
Comes to light.
Conservation
Widespread but uncommon. Of no concern.
Diet Info
Juncus (U.S. Bureau of Entomology rearing) according to Heinrich (1926). Larva feeds on leaves, fascicles and basal bulbs of Cyperus esculentus, Scirpus and Juncus according to Miller (1987).
Range
Florida, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri, Ontario and Alberta (Heinrich 1926). It is also known from Quebec and Labrador (Handfield 1997). In Alberta, it has been found in the prairies, aspen…
Florida, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri, Ontario and Alberta (Heinrich 1926). It is also known from Quebec and Labrador (Handfield 1997). In Alberta, it has been found in the prairies, aspen parkland, foothills and mixed wood areas.
Citation
Page Citation for Bactra verutana
Page Citation
"Species Details - Bactra verutana, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5799. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
References
Author
Miller, W. E.
Title
Guide to the Olethreutine Moths of Midland North America (Tortricidae).
Publication Date
1987
Pages
1-104
Author
Handfield, L.
Title
Liste des Lépidoptères du Québec et du Labrador.
Publication Date
1997
Series Title
Fabreries, Supplément
Volume
7
Pages
1-155
Author
Heinrich, C.
Title
Revision of the North American Moths of the subfamilies Laspeyresiinae and Olethreutinae.
Publication Date
1926
Series Title
United States National Museum Bulletin
Volume
132
Pages
1-216
Specimen Information
There are 12 specimens of this Species.
UASM49635 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1933-08-08
UASM49636 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected BySeamans, H. L.
Date Collected1922-06-20
BIRD12146 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-09-17
BIRD12147 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-25
BIRD12148 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-03
BIRD12149 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-06
BIRD12150 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Lake Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-08-05
BIRD12151 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-08-08
BIRD12152 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-09-06
BIRD12153 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-08-31
BIRD12154 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-28
BIRD12155 - Bactra verutana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-07-08