Species Details
Saucrobotys fumoferalis
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Common NameDusky Saucrobotys Moth
SeasonalityJune to early July.
IdentificationWingspan around 30 mm. Forewings dark grayish fuscous, hindwings lighter. A checkered terminal line is present, especially on the forewings above. The genitalia are very similar to those of Saucrobotys futilalis (Munroe 1976). Similar to S. futilalis but the forewings of the latter are light brown in color and the checkered terminal line is not as obvious. Also similar to Mutuuraia mysippusalis but the latter has a more acute apex of the forewing and lacks a checkered terminal line.
Scientific Name
Saucrobotys fumoferalis
Common Name
Dusky Saucrobotys Moth
Habitat
South-facing slopes near spreading dogbane.
Seasonality
June to early July.
Identification
Wingspan around 30 mm. Forewings dark grayish fuscous, hindwings lighter. A checkered terminal line is present, especially on the forewings above. The genitalia are very similar to those of Saucrobotys futilalis…
Wingspan around 30 mm. Forewings dark grayish fuscous, hindwings lighter. A checkered terminal line is present, especially on the forewings above. The genitalia are very similar to those of Saucrobotys futilalis (Munroe 1976). Similar to S. futilalis but the forewings of the latter are light brown in color and the checkered terminal line is not as obvious. Also similar to Mutuuraia mysippusalis but the latter has a more acute apex of the forewing and lacks a checkered terminal line.
Life History
Unknown.
Conservation
Uncommon, probably of no concern.
Diet Info
Unknown. The larvae may possibly feed on Apocynum androsaemifolium (spreading dogbane) as does Saucrobotys futilalis. Spreading dogbane is common where moths were collected near Winfield.
Range
Nova Scotia west to British Columbia, north to the Yukon, and south to Pennsylvania, Illinois and California (Munroe 1976). The Type Locality is Siskiyou Co., California. Reported from Areas 7 (Lloydminster) and 10…
Nova Scotia west to British Columbia, north to the Yukon, and south to Pennsylvania, Illinois and California (Munroe 1976). The Type Locality is Siskiyou Co., California. Reported from Areas 7 (Lloydminster) and 10 (Edmonton) in Alberta by Bowman (1951) as Pyrausta fumoferalis. Also known in Alberta from 8 km NW of Winfield.
Citation
Page Citation for Saucrobotys fumoferalis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Saucrobotys fumoferalis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6368. Accessed 25 Apr. 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
Hulst, G. D.
Title
Descriptions of new Pyralidae.
Publication Date
1886
Series Title
Transactions of the American Entomological Society
Volume
13
Pages
145-168
Author
Munroe, E.
Title
Pyraloidea, Pyralidae (Part)
Publication Date
1976
Specimen Information
There are 37 specimens of this Species.
UASM42180 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1948-06-13
UASM42181 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1934-05-29
UASM42182 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1933-06-13
UASM42183 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-06-15
UASM42184 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1919-06-13
UASM42185 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-06-10
UASM42186 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1948-06-13
UASM42187 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-06-02
UASM42188 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1950-06-24
UASM42189 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-06-17
UASM42190 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1933-06-13
UASM42191 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1932-06-23
BIRD989 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-06-07
BIRD20082 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-03
BIRD20083 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-03
BIRD21672 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-10
BIRD21673 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-10
BIRD21674 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-06-15
BIRD21675 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-06-15
UASM92341 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2008-07-07
UASM92342 - Saucrobotys fumoferalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2008-07-07