Species Details
Cucullia strigata
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Common NameStreaky Falconer
IdentificationA medium-size (4.5-5.0 cm wingspan) uniform lead-grey moth with elongated pointed forewings and a narrow black basal streak. The forewings have a number of fine black partial lines and streaks, in particular in the terminal and subterminal area, and fine black lining along parts of the veins. There is also a small rectangular pale spot in the lower median area. Fringe with small whitish triangular spots between the veins. The hindwings are uniform brownish grey with a pale fringe. The very similar Cucullia albida Sm. is paler grey and lacks the dark subterminal and terminal streaks. There are also differences in the female genitalia (See Poole 1995).
Scientific Name
Cucullia strigata
Common Name
Streaky Falconer
Habitat
Frequents dry meadows and other open areas.
Identification
A medium-size (4.5-5.0 cm wingspan) uniform lead-grey moth with elongated pointed forewings and a narrow black basal streak. The forewings have a number of fine black partial lines and streaks, in particular in the…
A medium-size (4.5-5.0 cm wingspan) uniform lead-grey moth with elongated pointed forewings and a narrow black basal streak. The forewings have a number of fine black partial lines and streaks, in particular in the terminal and subterminal area, and fine black lining along parts of the veins. There is also a small rectangular pale spot in the lower median area. Fringe with small whitish triangular spots between the veins. The hindwings are uniform brownish grey with a pale fringe. The very similar Cucullia albida Sm. is paler grey and lacks the dark subterminal and terminal streaks. There are also differences in the female genitalia (See Poole 1995).
Life History
Poorly known. The adults are nocturnal and come to light. The single brood flies in spring. The early stages and the larval host plants are unknown.
Range
Alaskan panhandle and BC south to OR and AZ, west to CO and western AB. In Alberta known from several sites in the mountains and foothills, from Calgary north to Nordegg.
Citation
Page Citation for Cucullia strigata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cucullia strigata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6159. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Jones, J. R. J. Llewellyn
Title
An annotated check list of the Macrolepidoptera of British Columbia.
Publication Date
1951
Volume
1
Author
Bowman, K.
Title
An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Volume
29
Pages
121-165
Author
Poole, R. W.
Title
Noctuoidea: Noctuidae (Part) Cucullinae, Stiriinae, Psaphidinae
Publication Date
1995
Specimen Information
There are 26 specimens of this Species.
UASM15895 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1919-06-06
UASM34635 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Merritt
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1992-03-28
UASM162004 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Merritt
Date Collected1995-03-31
UASM162005 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Kamloops
Date Collected1995-04-01
UASM162006 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-05
UASM162007 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-05
UASM162008 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-05
UASM162009 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-05
UASM162010 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-25
UASM162011 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-25
UASM162012 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-25
UASM162013 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-25
UASM162014 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Wyoming, Albany county, Laramie
Collected ByFerris, C.
Date Collected2000-05-25
UASM162015 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Summerland
Collected ByGardiner, M.
Date Collected1996-04-08/1996-04-11
UASM162016 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Parker Ridge
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1994-07-26
UASM162017 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Gott Peak
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-08-17
UASM162018 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Gott Peak
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-07-13
UASM162019 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Gott Peak
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2001-07-13
UASM162020 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Gott Peak
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1994-07-15
UASM162021 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge; Gardiner
Date Collected1992-04-11/1992-04-18
UASM162022 - Cucullia strigata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Okanagan Falls
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1992-03-22/1992-03-28