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Species Details
Pyrausta signatalis
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SeasonalityLate June to mid July.
IdentificationA pretty moth with bright pink or purplish forewings and a wingspan of 18-22 mm. The forewings above have narrow, jagged, white AM and PM lines, and there is a white discal spot. The hind wings above are light brown and have a weak PM line. The labial palps point forward. The genitalia are described in Munroe (1976).
Scientific Name
Pyrausta signatalis
Habitat
Areas of native Aspen Parkland and grassland
coulees where Monarda fistulosa occurs.
Seasonality
Late June to mid July.
Identification
A pretty moth with bright pink or purplish forewings and a wingspan of 18-22 mm. The forewings above have narrow, jagged, white AM and PM lines, and there is a white discal spot. The hind wings above are light brown…
A pretty moth with bright pink or purplish forewings and a wingspan of 18-22 mm. The forewings above have narrow, jagged, white AM and PM lines, and there is a white discal spot. The hind wings above are light brown and have a weak PM line. The labial palps point forward. The genitalia are described in Munroe (1976).
Life History
Details unknown. Adults come to light.
Conservation
Uncommon due to habitat loss from agriculture.
Diet Info
The larvae feed on species of Monarda (Munroe 1976). Monarda fistulosa occurs in Alberta.
Range
Known from Ontario west to British Columbia, south to Texas and the Carolinas (Munroe 1976). The Type Locality is simply given at North America. In Alberta, it has been reported from Areas 1 (Cypress Hills), 6 and 18…
Known from Ontario west to British Columbia, south to Texas and the Carolinas (Munroe 1976). The Type Locality is simply given at North America. In Alberta, it has been reported from Areas 1 (Cypress Hills), 6 and 18 (Waterton) by Bowman (1951). It is also known from Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, the Lowden Springs Conservation Area, Nevis, Red Deer, and Taber.
Citation
Page Citation for Pyrausta signatalis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Pyrausta signatalis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6268/9-119356. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
References
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
Grote, A. R. and C. T. Robinson
Title
Descriptions of American Lepidoptera. No. 1.
Publication Date
1867
Series Title
Transactions of the American Entomological Society
Volume
1
Pages
1-30
Author
Walker, F.
Title
List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum.
Publication Date
1866
Author
Munroe, E.
Title
Pyraloidea, Pyralidae (Part)
Publication Date
1976
Specimen Information
There are 23 specimens of this Species.
UASM57225 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Taber
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2004-06-21
BIRD20112 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD20113 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD20114 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD20115 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD20116 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD21310 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-06-20
BIRD21311 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-25
BIRD21312 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-27
BIRD21313 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-27
BIRD21314 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-06-27
BIRD21315 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Red Deer
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-10
BIRD21316 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-21
BIRD21317 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-21
BIRD21318 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-07-08
BIRD21319 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD21320 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD21321 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-04
UASM92508 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2008-07-07/2008-07-17
JD5227 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Claresholm
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.
Date Collected2008-08-07
JD5439 - Pyrausta signatalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Orion
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Rose, A.
Date Collected2008-07-08