Species Details

Plemyria georgii

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Common NameGeorge's Carpet Moth IdentificationA medium-size (2.7–3.0 cm. wingspan) flimsy broad-winged moth. Forewings mottled light grey to black. There are dark patches adjacent to the costa, at the upper part of the basal band, in the apical area, and most prominent a large dark donut-shaped loop midway along the upper half of the wing, usually open at the costa. The normal lines are thin and incomplete, the postmedian line a series of horizontal loops. There is also a rather faint white looping subterminal line. The area in and around the dark median “donut” is partially filled and bordered with rust scales. Hindwings dirty white shading to light grey on the outer half, with small dark discal spots, a partial thin grey median line and a darker grey subterminal band, all rather diffuse. A thin broken black terminal line borders both wings. Sexes similar. There is considerable variability in how dark or light overall individual specimens are. The large dark open “loop” on the forewing is characteristic and should identify this species.

Scientific Name Plemyria georgii Common Name George's Carpet Moth Habitat It frequents cool shaded woodland, mixedwood forest and wooded riparian edges. Identification
A medium-size (2.7–3.0 cm. wingspan) flimsy broad-winged moth. Forewings mottled light grey to black. There are dark patches adjacent to the costa, at the upper part of the basal band, in the apical area, and most…
A medium-size (2.7–3.0 cm. wingspan) flimsy broad-winged moth. Forewings mottled light grey to black. There are dark patches adjacent to the costa, at the upper part of the basal band, in the apical area, and most prominent a large dark donut-shaped loop midway along the upper half of the wing, usually open at the costa. The normal lines are thin and incomplete, the postmedian line a series of horizontal loops. There is also a rather faint white looping subterminal line. The area in and around the dark median “donut” is partially filled and bordered with rust scales. Hindwings dirty white shading to light grey on the outer half, with small dark discal spots, a partial thin grey median line and a darker grey subterminal band, all rather diffuse. A thin broken black terminal line borders both wings. Sexes similar. There is considerable variability in how dark or light overall individual specimens are. The large dark open “loop” on the forewing is characteristic and should identify this species.
Life History
Adults are nocturnal and come to light, but may also be active on occasion during the day. There appears to be a single annual brood in Alberta, with adults from mid-August through late September, peaking in mid-late…
Adults are nocturnal and come to light, but may also be active on occasion during the day. There appears to be a single annual brood in Alberta, with adults from mid-August through late September, peaking in mid-late August. A single record from mid June may indicate a small early brood.
Diet Info The larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, with alder, willow and birch favored; also apple, Red osier dogwood and Douglas maple (1-3 records each) (Prentice, 1963). Range
Newfoundland to Vancouver Island and Alaska, south in the east to the northern states and in the west south in the mountains to at least New Mexico and California. In Canada apparently much more common in the west…
Newfoundland to Vancouver Island and Alaska, south in the east to the northern states and in the west south in the mountains to at least New Mexico and California. In Canada apparently much more common in the west (Alberta and BC) than elsewhere (Prentice, 1963). In Alberta it occurs throughout the Boreal forest south into the northern fringe of the Aspen parklands, and throughout the mountains and foothills.

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"Species Details - Plemyria georgii, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6194. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Anweiler, G. G.
Role species page author
Date 2007

References

Specimen Information

There are 20 specimens of this Species.

20 results plotted on map in 12 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM7321 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield Collected BySchmidt, B. C. Date Collected2000-08-23

UASM10666 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1918-08-24

UASM10907 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1920-09-14

UASM10908 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1945-08-27

UASM10928 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1915-08-26

UASM10930 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1928-09-02

UASM10932 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1921-08-25

UASM10933 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1920-09-21

UASM10936 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1920-09-02

UASM10941 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Slave Lake Collected ByBryant, Owen Date Collected1924-08-18

UASM10942 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake Date Collected1919-08-23

UASM10943 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1928-09-02

UASM10944 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1918-09-21

UASM10945 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake Date Collected1916-08-25

UASM10946 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake Date Collected1919-08-30

BIRD17602 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2006-09-02

JD1805 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Boundary Creek Provincial Park Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A. Date Collected2006-09-03

UASM188054 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1995-09-04

UASM188055 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByAnweiler, G. G. Date Collected2007-08-16

CBCC1261 - Plemyria georgii

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Moose Lake Provincial Park Collected ByChristensen, C. B. Date Collected2005-09-04

Adult Seasonal Distribution