IdentificationA small (approx. 2.5 cm wingspan) moth with dark grey-brown forewings and lighter dirty white hindwings. The median area of the forewings, especially in the lower half, is black or nearly so. The basal area is slightly paler grey-brown, and the outer third is even lighter grey-brown, with some rusty-brown scaling. Both the orbicular and in particular the large reniform spot are visible. The hindwings darken distally and are usually lighter in males (the illustrated specimens are both females). Similar to N. subjuncta and in particular N. tonsa, both of which may occur in the same area. The genitalia must be examined for positive identification. Adults of all species of Neoligia, along with the genitalia of both sexes, are illustrated in Troubridge and Lafontaine, 2002)
Scientific NameNeoligia lillooetHabitat
Dry open coniferous forest. At the type locality found in open Ponderosa pine forest, and at Waterton in open Douglas fir on a dry grassy southeast-facing slope at about 1400m elevation.
Identification
A small (approx. 2.5 cm wingspan) moth with dark grey-brown forewings and lighter dirty white hindwings. The median area of the forewings, especially in the lower half, is black or nearly so. The basal area is…
A small (approx. 2.5 cm wingspan) moth with dark grey-brown forewings and lighter dirty white hindwings. The median area of the forewings, especially in the lower half, is black or nearly so. The basal area is slightly paler grey-brown, and the outer third is even lighter grey-brown, with some rusty-brown scaling. Both the orbicular and in particular the large reniform spot are visible. The hindwings darken distally and are usually lighter in males (the illustrated specimens are both females). Similar to N. subjuncta and in particular N. tonsa, both of which may occur in the same area. The genitalia must be examined for positive identification. Adults of all species of Neoligia, along with the genitalia of both sexes, are illustrated in Troubridge and Lafontaine, 2002)
Life History
Very poorly known. Adults are nocturnal and come to light. There appears to be a single brood, which flies from mid July through late August. The Alberta specimens were collected August 14. Nothing is known of the…
Very poorly known. Adults are nocturnal and come to light. There appears to be a single brood, which flies from mid July through late August. The Alberta specimens were collected August 14. Nothing is known of the larval host plants.
Diet Info
Nothing is known of the larval host plants.
Range
A western Canadian species, known only from the type locality (Lillooet, BC) until it was found in Waterton National Park in 2006.
Citation
Page Citation for Neoligia lillooet
Page Citation
"Species Details - Neoligia lillooet, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6361. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Authorship
NameAnweiler, G. G.
Rolespecies page author
Date2007
References
AuthorTroubridge, J. T. and J. D. Lafontaine
TitleA review of the North American species of the "Oligia" semicana group with the descriptions of a new genus and twelve new species (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Publication Date2002
Series TitleThe Canadian Entomologist
Volume134
Pages157-191
Specimen Information
There are 9 specimens of this Species.
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