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Species Details

Xestia normanianus

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SeasonalityIn Alberta adults are on the wing from mid July through early August. IdentificationA medium-sized moth (approx. 3.2-2.6 cm wingspan). Forewings either pale grey or more commonly grey-brown, crossed by a faint, doubled antemedian and postmedian line. The most prominent markings are the black filling between the antemedian line and the orbicular, and between the orbicular and the reniform. Orbicular spot quadrangular, not round. There are usually also several small dark marks on the costa and a larger one just basad of the apex. The terminal area is darker shaded. Hindwings light grey-brown with a dark discal mark and pale fringe. Antennae simple, sexes similar. Most like X. smithii, which has a round orbicular and lacks the prominent black scaling before and after.

Scientific Name Xestia normanianus Seasonality In Alberta adults are on the wing from mid July through early August. Identification
A medium-sized moth (approx. 3.2-2.6 cm wingspan). Forewings either pale grey or more commonly grey-brown, crossed by a faint, doubled antemedian and postmedian line. The most prominent markings are the black filling…
A medium-sized moth (approx. 3.2-2.6 cm wingspan). Forewings either pale grey or more commonly grey-brown, crossed by a faint, doubled antemedian and postmedian line. The most prominent markings are the black filling between the antemedian line and the orbicular, and between the orbicular and the reniform. Orbicular spot quadrangular, not round. There are usually also several small dark marks on the costa and a larger one just basad of the apex. The terminal area is darker shaded. Hindwings light grey-brown with a dark discal mark and pale fringe. Antennae simple, sexes similar. Most like X. smithii, which has a round orbicular and lacks the prominent black scaling before and after.
Life History
Adults are nocturnal and come to light. In Alberta adults are on the wing from mid July through early August. The larva is described by Lafontaine (1998). Larvae feed mostly on shrubs, including blueberry (Ericaceae),…
Adults are nocturnal and come to light. In Alberta adults are on the wing from mid July through early August. The larva is described by Lafontaine (1998). Larvae feed mostly on shrubs, including blueberry (Ericaceae), cherry, raspberry and meadowsweet (Spiraea) (Rosaceae, and sweetfern (Myrica) (Myricaceae) (Crumb 1956).
Diet Info Larvae feed mostly on shrubs, including blueberry (Ericaceae), cherry, raspberry and meadowsweet (Spiraea) (Rosaceae, and sweetfern (Myrica) (Myricaceae) Range
An eastern species, found from Nova Scotia west to the foothills of Alberta and the Black Hills of South Dakota, south in the east to NC and KY. In AB it is fairly widespread in the Aspen parklands, west to Nordegg…
An eastern species, found from Nova Scotia west to the foothills of Alberta and the Black Hills of South Dakota, south in the east to NC and KY. In AB it is fairly widespread in the Aspen parklands, west to Nordegg and north to Peace River and Touchwood lake near Lac la Biche. Also in the wooded valleys of the grasslands south to Dinosaur P. P. Found in open woods, edges and shrubby areas.

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"Species Details - Xestia normanianus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6222/9-202509. Accessed 05 Oct. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 88 specimens of this Species.

88 results plotted on map in 27 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM123831 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Collected ByAnweiler, G. Date Collected2002-08-10

UASM123832 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Coal Lake Collected ByAnweiler, G. Date Collected2001-07-27

UASM123833 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Spirit Dunes Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine Date Collected2003-07-21

UASM123834 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Spirit Dunes Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine Date Collected2003-07-21

UASM123835 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Spirit Dunes Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine Date Collected2003-07-21

UASM123836 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Spirit Dunes Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine Date Collected2003-07-28

UASM123837 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Tompkins county, Ithaca Collected ByFranclemont, J. Date Collected1939-08-22

UASM123838 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Cayuga Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-09

UASM123839 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Cayuga Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-09

UASM123840 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Pakenham Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-07-23

UASM123841 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2004-08-14

UASM123842 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123843 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123844 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123845 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123846 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123847 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123848 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123849 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123850 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

UASM123851 - Xestia normanianus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Carp Ridge Collected ByTroubridge, J. Date Collected2003-08-15

Adult Seasonal Distribution