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Species Details
Semioscopis inornata
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Common NameDull Flatbody Moth
SeasonalityCan be found flying from early April through to the end of May (Hodges 1974) with one generation occurring each year.
IdentificationSemioscopis inornata has bluish-gray forewings that distinguish it from other brown winged Semioscopis species (Hodges 1974). The forewing of some specimens may have darker or yellow-brown scales (Hodges 1974). A black, convex band in forewing discal cell region may or may not be present (Hodges 1974). Typically, two black dots are evident in the basal forewing region and flanked posteriorly by a faint, curved line (Hodges 1974). Forewing length is between 10.5 to 15.0 mm (Hodges 1974). Female inornata have a distinctively long ductus bursae, while the male sacculus is approximately parallel to the valva costal margin (Hodges 1974).
Scientific Name
Semioscopis inornata
Common Name
Dull Flatbody Moth
Habitat
Encountered in deciduous, particularly aspen, and mixed wood forests (Hodges 1974). In Alberta, moths have been caught in locations bordered by the prairie and boreal plains.
Seasonality
Can be found flying from early April through to the end of May (Hodges 1974) with one generation occurring each year.
Identification
Semioscopis inornata has bluish-gray forewings that distinguish it from other brown winged Semioscopis species (Hodges 1974). The forewing of some specimens may have darker or yellow-brown scales (Hodges 1974). A…
Semioscopis inornata has bluish-gray forewings that distinguish it from other brown winged Semioscopis species (Hodges 1974). The forewing of some specimens may have darker or yellow-brown scales (Hodges 1974). A black, convex band in forewing discal cell region may or may not be present (Hodges 1974). Typically, two black dots are evident in the basal forewing region and flanked posteriorly by a faint, curved line (Hodges 1974). Forewing length is between 10.5 to 15.0 mm (Hodges 1974). Female inornata have a distinctively long ductus bursae, while the male sacculus is approximately parallel to the valva costal margin (Hodges 1974).
Life History
Larvae are leafrollers and occur in June and July (Hodges 1974). Although not reported pupation likely occurs in the ground and is the overwintering life stage (Hodges 1974).
Conservation
Due to the widespread distribution of this species, conservation is likely not of concern.
Diet Info
Larvae are known to feed on trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides), largetooth apsen (Populus grandidentata), willows (Salix spp.) and balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) (Prentice 1965).
Range
Occurs throughout Canada and northern United States (approximately following the 40° N parallel) (Hodges 1974).
Citation
Page Citation for Semioscopis inornata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Semioscopis inornata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6249/9-45529. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
References
Author
Prentice, R. M.
Title
Forest Lepidoptera of Canada. (1965)
Publication Date
1965
Volume
4
Pages
544-840
Author
Hodges, R. W.
Title
Gelechioidea: Oecophoridae
Publication Date
1974
Specimen Information
There are 80 specimens of this Species.
UASM48753 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1941-04-10
UASM48754 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1949-04-14
UASM48755 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1934-04-20
UASM48756 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-04-25
UASM48757 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-04-25
UASM48758 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1934-04-20
UASM48759 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1924-04-26
UASM48760 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-04-25
UASM48761 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1936-04-29
UASM48762 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1933-04-26
UASM48763 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1934-04-25
UASM48764 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-05-03
UASM48765 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-05-11
JD0280 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Schmidt, C.
Date Collected2006-05-18
JD0310 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Schmidt, C.
Date Collected2006-05-18
JD2105 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kootenay Plains ER Ecological Reserve
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.
Date Collected2007-05-30
BIRD34726 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2011-05-07
BIRD35443 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-12
BIRD35444 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-12
BIRD36283 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-04-24
BIRD36284 - Semioscopis inornata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-05-04