Species Details

Agriphila attenuata

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SeasonalityLate August to early September. IdentificationA larger crambid (24-26 mm wingspan) with conspicuous, brushy, porrect labial palps and narrow forewings (as the species name implies). The forewings are pale cinereous with fuscous areas and a scattering of dark scales. A poorly defined, whitish stripe extends from the base to the terminal line. It is crossed beyond the cell by an oblique dark line. The terminal space is narrow, light yellow-orange in color with seven dark dots. The space, subterminal and terminal lines parallel the termen except near the apex where they run obliquely into the costa. The fringes are whitish in color. The hindwings are pale fuscous, somewhat darker than the forewings. The genitalia have apparently not been illustrated. Originally described as Crambus attenuatus (Grote 1880).

Scientific Name Agriphila attenuata Habitat Native grassland. Seasonality Late August to early September. Identification
A larger crambid (24-26 mm wingspan) with conspicuous, brushy, porrect labial palps and narrow forewings (as the species name implies). The forewings are pale cinereous with fuscous areas and a scattering of dark…
A larger crambid (24-26 mm wingspan) with conspicuous, brushy, porrect labial palps and narrow forewings (as the species name implies). The forewings are pale cinereous with fuscous areas and a scattering of dark scales. A poorly defined, whitish stripe extends from the base to the terminal line. It is crossed beyond the cell by an oblique dark line. The terminal space is narrow, light yellow-orange in color with seven dark dots. The space, subterminal and terminal lines parallel the termen except near the apex where they run obliquely into the costa. The fringes are whitish in color. The hindwings are pale fuscous, somewhat darker than the forewings. The genitalia have apparently not been illustrated. Originally described as Crambus attenuatus (Grote 1880).
Life History Unknown. Adults fly at night and come to light. Conservation Probably of no concern. Diet Info Unknown. It is likely that the larvae feed on grasses. Range
A western North American species. Described by Grote (1880) from a specimen collected on Vancouver Island by Henry Edwards. In addition, Fernald (1896) reported it from California and Columbia (sic). Listed from many…
A western North American species. Described by Grote (1880) from a specimen collected on Vancouver Island by Henry Edwards. In addition, Fernald (1896) reported it from California and Columbia (sic). Listed from many Counties in the online California Moth Specimen Database. Clifford Ferris (pers. comm.) has found it in Albany Co., Wyoming. A male genitalic preparation which Ferris prepared matched that of Alberta material. Not reported for Alberta by Bowman (1951) and unknown in the Province until now. In Alberta, known mainly from areas along the Battle, Red Deer, South Saskatchewan and Lost Rivers. An interesting exception was a collection from a mixedwood area, 8 km NW of Winfield.

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"Species Details - Agriphila attenuata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5851. Accessed 05 Oct. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 24 specimens of this Species.

24 results plotted on map in 8 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

BIRD1396 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-08-22

BIRD1397 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-08-22

BIRD1398 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-08-24

BIRD1399 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-08-24

BIRD1400 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-08-26

BIRD1401 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2003-09-05

BIRD17049 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17050 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17051 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17052 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17053 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17054 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17055 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17056 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17057 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17058 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17059 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

BIRD17060 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-03

BIRD17039 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J. Date Collected2005-09-02

UASM92618 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Suffield Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-08-12

UASM92619 - Agriphila attenuata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Suffield Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2008-08-12

Adult Seasonal Distribution