Species Details
Scopula inductata
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SeasonalityMost Alberta records are from late June through the end of July, with scattered collections from early June to late September.
IdentificationA small (17-24 mm wingspan) broad-winged grey-brown moth, usually with all 5 soft, waved lines crossing both wings, the median and postmedian most prominent. There is a small dark discal dot on each wing. The head and frons are entirely dark brown, without any of the white scaling found on the similar S. frigidaria. There is a large hairbrush on the mesothoracic tibia. The genitalia of both sexes are described and illustrated in McGuffin (1967).
Scientific Name
Scopula inductata
Habitat
Wooded and shrubby areas.
Seasonality
Most Alberta records are from late June through the end of July, with scattered collections from early June to late September.
Identification
A small (17-24 mm wingspan) broad-winged grey-brown moth, usually with all 5 soft, waved lines crossing both wings, the median and postmedian most prominent. There is a small dark discal dot on each wing. The head and…
A small (17-24 mm wingspan) broad-winged grey-brown moth, usually with all 5 soft, waved lines crossing both wings, the median and postmedian most prominent. There is a small dark discal dot on each wing. The head and frons are entirely dark brown, without any of the white scaling found on the similar S. frigidaria. There is a large hairbrush on the mesothoracic tibia. The genitalia of both sexes are described and illustrated in McGuffin (1967).
Life History
Adults are nocturnal and come to light. The eggs hatch in 4-6 days, there are 5 larval instars, and a pupal period of about 10 days. Hibernates as a late instar larvae or pupae (McGuffin, 1967)
Conservation
A fairly common widespread species, thus no concerns.
Diet Info
Recorded larval hosts encompass a range of plants, including chickweed (probably aster, clover (Trifolium sp.), ragweeds (Ambrosia), sweet clover (Meliotus), and various Prunus sp. (Covell, 1984)
Range
Transcontinental, from Newfoundland to the coast of BC, north to the Northwest Territories, south to Alabama and at least Utah. S. inductata has been collected throughout most of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Scopula inductata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Scopula inductata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6106. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Covell, C. V., Jr.
Title
A field guide to the moths of eastern North America.
Publication Date
1984
Pages
496
Author
Covell, C. V., Jr.
Title
A revision of the North American species of the genus Scopula (Lepidoptera: Geometridae).
Publication Date
1970
Series Title
Transactions of the American Entomological Society
Volume
96
Pages
101-221
Author
McGuffin, W. C.
Title
Guide to the Geometridae of Canada (Lepidoptera): I. Subfamily Sterrhinae
Publication Date
1967
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Volume
50
Pages
67
Specimen Information
There are 122 specimens of this Species.
UASM7159 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected1999-06-24
UASM10578 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByStrickland, Edgar H.
Date Collected1925-07-27
UASM10579 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1917-07-09
UASM10582 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Beaverlodge
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1924-06-23
UASM10584 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByMackie, Donald
Date Collected1922-07-17
UASM10586 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1917-07-09
UASM10591 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1923-07-20
UASM10592 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1923-07-24
UASM10594 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-06-03
UASM10601 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1941-07-19
UASM10602 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-06-22
UASM10603 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1916-06-29
UASM10604 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1923-07-24
UASM10612 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-06-22
UASM10613 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1922-07-24
UASM10619 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1923-07-28
UASM10620 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1924-07-01
UASM10621 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1917-07-15
UASM41840 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Point Recreation Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2000-06-25
BIRD4051 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Trochu
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2000-06-22
BIRD4052 - Scopula inductata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-06-22