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Species Details

Semioscopis packardella

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Common NamePackard's Flatbody Moth SeasonalityOther members of the genus are generally univoltine and adults are early fliers (Hodges 1974). Specimens have been collected in early April in the southern portion of its range (Hodges 1974). In Alberta, adults are active in late-April and May. IdentificationSimilar to S. merriccella, overall forewing colouration (the costal margin and most of the forewing) is brown (Hodges 1974). Both species have a distinct black band in the discal cell region of the forewing and the costal margin of the band is concave (Hodges 1974). In S. packardella, the band appears sinuous and occurs through the entire discal cell length (Hodges 1974). This is distinguished from S. merriccella because the line is often absent in the basal discal cell region (Hodges 1974). With a wing span of approximately 10.0 to 13.5 mm, S. packardella is typically smaller (Hodges 1974). Genitalic characters can also be used to distinguish the two species from each other (Hodges 1974). Semioscopis packardella males have eight cornuti whereas S. merriccella have two (Hodges 1974). In addition, the aedeagus of S. packardella is straight and narrows to a point but in S. merriccella the aedeagus is narrow and curved (Hodges 1974). Females are distinguished based on the number of inward directed projections on the signum (Hodges 1974). Female S. packardella have two projections while S. merriccella have several projections (Hodges 1974).

Scientific Name Semioscopis packardella Common Name Packard's Flatbody Moth Habitat Not reported but other closely related species are typically found in deciduous and mixed wood forests (Hodges 1974). Adults have been collected in the southern boreal region of Alberta. Seasonality
Other members of the genus are generally univoltine and adults are early fliers (Hodges 1974). Specimens have been collected in early April in the southern portion of its range (Hodges 1974). In Alberta, adults are…
Other members of the genus are generally univoltine and adults are early fliers (Hodges 1974). Specimens have been collected in early April in the southern portion of its range (Hodges 1974). In Alberta, adults are active in late-April and May.
Identification
Similar to S. merriccella, overall forewing colouration (the costal margin and most of the forewing) is brown (Hodges 1974). Both species have a distinct black band in the discal cell region of the forewing and the…
Similar to S. merriccella, overall forewing colouration (the costal margin and most of the forewing) is brown (Hodges 1974). Both species have a distinct black band in the discal cell region of the forewing and the costal margin of the band is concave (Hodges 1974). In S. packardella, the band appears sinuous and occurs through the entire discal cell length (Hodges 1974). This is distinguished from S. merriccella because the line is often absent in the basal discal cell region (Hodges 1974). With a wing span of approximately 10.0 to 13.5 mm, S. packardella is typically smaller (Hodges 1974). Genitalic characters can also be used to distinguish the two species from each other (Hodges 1974). Semioscopis packardella males have eight cornuti whereas S. merriccella have two (Hodges 1974). In addition, the aedeagus of S. packardella is straight and narrows to a point but in S. merriccella the aedeagus is narrow and curved (Hodges 1974). Females are distinguished based on the number of inward directed projections on the signum (Hodges 1974). Female S. packardella have two projections while S. merriccella have several projections (Hodges 1974).
Life History
Unknown but larvae from the S. inornata nearctic group are leafrollers which feed in June and July. The pupae of S. steinkellneriana, a related European species, overwinter in a chamber in the ground (Hodges 1974).
Unknown but larvae from the S. inornata nearctic group are leafrollers which feed in June and July. The pupae of S. steinkellneriana, a related European species, overwinter in a chamber in the ground (Hodges 1974).
Conservation May not be a concern due to wide distribution. Diet Info Not confirmed but steinkellneriana larvae feed on plants within the rose family (Hodges 1974). Range
In Canada, adults have been observed in central Alberta and southern Quebec and Manitoba (Hodges 1974). In the United States, this species has been encountered in California, Idaho and Oregon and in the states between…
In Canada, adults have been observed in central Alberta and southern Quebec and Manitoba (Hodges 1974). In the United States, this species has been encountered in California, Idaho and Oregon and in the states between New Jersey and Ohio (Hodges 1974).
Notes This species is placed in the same Nearctic group as S. merriccella (Hodges 1974).

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"Species Details - Semioscopis packardella, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6289/9-428547. Accessed 07 Nov. 2024.

References

Specimen Information

There are 59 specimens of this Species.

59 results plotted on map in 15 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM48741 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1940-05-12

UASM48742 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1945-05-09

UASM48743 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1925-05-15

UASM48744 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1929-05-07

UASM48745 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1945-05-17

UASM48746 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1942-04-27

UASM48747 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1927-05-27

UASM48748 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1929-05-11

UASM48749 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1942-05-05

UASM48750 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1946-05-03

UASM48751 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1945-05-02

UASM48752 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1942-05-09

JD2038 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Schwarzfeld, M. Date Collected2007-05-09

JD2054 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByAnweiler, G. Date Collected2007-05-16

BIRD18933 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2006-05-06

BIRD18934 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2006-05-06

BIRD18935 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2006-05-13

BIRD18936 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2006-05-14

BIRD18937 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2006-05-16

BIRD22592 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2008-04-13

BIRD22593 - Semioscopis packardella

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine Collected ByBird, C. D. Date Collected2008-05-06

Adult Seasonal Distribution