IdentificationA medium-size (approx. 4-5 cm wingspan) lavender-pink or pink-grey moth with slightly falcate forewings. The thoracic collar is jet black. The forewings have few markings, confined to some darker brown shading near the costa where the antemedian, median and postmedian lines would meet it. The reniform spot may or may not have black markings. The hindwings are light yellow-brown, shading darker along the outer margin. Antennae simple. Sexes similar.
Scientific NameLygephila victoriaHabitat
It frequents dry open woodland and meadows.
Identification
A medium-size (approx. 4-5 cm wingspan) lavender-pink or pink-grey moth with slightly falcate forewings. The thoracic collar is jet black. The forewings have few markings, confined to some darker brown shading near…
A medium-size (approx. 4-5 cm wingspan) lavender-pink or pink-grey moth with slightly falcate forewings. The thoracic collar is jet black. The forewings have few markings, confined to some darker brown shading near the costa where the antemedian, median and postmedian lines would meet it. The reniform spot may or may not have black markings. The hindwings are light yellow-brown, shading darker along the outer margin. Antennae simple. Sexes similar.
Life History
Poorly known. L. victoria is single-brooded., and the adults come to light. The Alberta specimen was collected in early July. The larval host plant is apparently unknown, but many of the Eurasian species feed on…
Poorly known. L. victoria is single-brooded., and the adults come to light. The Alberta specimen was collected in early July. The larval host plant is apparently unknown, but many of the Eurasian species feed on Legumes, and victoria has been reared in captivity on lupine (Lupinus).
Diet Info
Reared in captivity on lupine (Lupinus).
Range
Widespread in western USA, south to Arizona and California, north to southern BC and east to extreme southwestern Alberta. A single specimen collected in Waterton Lakes National Park in 2005 is the only Alberta record.
Citation
Page Citation for Lygephila victoria
Page Citation
"Species Details - Lygephila victoria, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6359. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Authorship
NameAnweiler, G. G.
Rolespecies page author
Date2007
References
AuthorMiller J. C. and P.C. Hammond
TitleLepidoptera of the Pacific Northwest: Caterpillars and Adults.
Publication Date2003
Pages324 pp.
AuthorHolland, W. J.
TitleThe Moth Book.
Publication Date1903
Pages479pp.
Specimen Information
There are 3 specimens of this Species.
3 results plotted on map in 3 markers. Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.