Species Details
Zanclognatha pedipilalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameGrayish Zanclognatha
SeasonalityOne record, for an adult in early September.
IdentificationA small (2.4-3.0 cm. wingspan) delicate broad-winged moth. The wings are light grey to tan with fine dark brown lines. The antemedian line bends sharply inward near the costa. The postmedian line bends outward half way up the wing, and then turns abruptly inward halfway to the costa. The subterminal line is straight, and stops just short of the wing tip. There is also a very thin terminal line along both wings. The hindwings are slightly paler, with a single weak line across the outer third.
Scientific Name
Zanclognatha pedipilalis
Common Name
Grayish Zanclognatha
Habitat
Wooded areas.
Seasonality
One record, for an adult in early September.
Identification
A small (2.4-3.0 cm. wingspan) delicate broad-winged moth. The wings are light grey to tan with fine dark brown lines. The antemedian line bends sharply inward near the costa. The postmedian line bends outward half…
A small (2.4-3.0 cm. wingspan) delicate broad-winged moth. The wings are light grey to tan with fine dark brown lines. The antemedian line bends sharply inward near the costa. The postmedian line bends outward half way up the wing, and then turns abruptly inward halfway to the costa. The subterminal line is straight, and stops just short of the wing tip. There is also a very thin terminal line along both wings. The hindwings are slightly paler, with a single weak line across the outer third.
Life History
Little data is available. Adults are nocturnal and come to light.
Conservation
Apparently rare at the NW edge of its range in Alberta, but is widespread and common, elsewhere.
Diet Info
No Alberta data. Elsewhere reported to feed on dead leaves, including those of soybeans.
Range
Widespread in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and Mississippi, west to Alberta and Kansas. It has been collected in Alberta in the aspen parklands and northern part of the grasslands region.
Citation
Page Citation for Zanclognatha pedipilalis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Zanclognatha pedipilalis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-681. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 4 specimens of this Species.
BIRD5145 - Zanclognatha pedipilalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-08-12
UASM186424 - Zanclognatha pedipilalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-06-24
UASM186425 - Zanclognatha pedipilalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Quebec, Papineau-Labelle
Collected ByTroubridge; Lafontaine
Date Collected2003-06-29
UASM186426 - Zanclognatha pedipilalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: New York, Tompkins county, Ithaca
Collected ByFranclemont, J. G.
Date Collected1939-06-10