Species Details
Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameTwo-striped Snout-moth
SeasonalityAdults have been collected in July.
IdentificationA small (2.7-2.8 cm. wingspan) very pale tan or dirty white moth with rather long, narrow and squared forewings. The wings are sparsely dusted with dark brown scales between the veins, giving it a somewhat streaky appearance, before becoming denser, and forming a faint terminal band on the forewings. There are two small black dots marking the reniform, and two prominent narrow dark streaks on each forewing, one running from the reniform to the outer margin, and the other, thicker one running along the fold from near the base almost to the outer margin. This pattern is unique among the Alberta moths.
Scientific Name
Macrochilo bivittata
Common Name
Two-striped Snout-moth
Habitat
Wet meadows, fens and wetlands margins.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected in July.
Identification
A small (2.7-2.8 cm. wingspan) very pale tan or dirty white moth with rather long, narrow and squared forewings. The wings are sparsely dusted with dark brown scales between the veins, giving it a somewhat streaky…
A small (2.7-2.8 cm. wingspan) very pale tan or dirty white moth with rather long, narrow and squared forewings. The wings are sparsely dusted with dark brown scales between the veins, giving it a somewhat streaky appearance, before becoming denser, and forming a faint terminal band on the forewings. There are two small black dots marking the reniform, and two prominent narrow dark streaks on each forewing, one running from the reniform to the outer margin, and the other, thicker one running along the fold from near the base almost to the outer margin. This pattern is unique among the Alberta moths.
Life History
The adults are nocturnal and come to light. No other data available.
Conservation
No known concerns.
Diet Info
Unknown.
Range
From the Atlantic coast west across the parklands and southern boreal forest to central Alberta; south to Massachusetts and Ohio. In Alberta, it has been found along the southern edge of the boreal forest, in the…
From the Atlantic coast west across the parklands and southern boreal forest to central Alberta; south to Massachusetts and Ohio. In Alberta, it has been found along the southern edge of the boreal forest, in the Edmonton area and north to Barrhead.
Citation
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"Species Details - Macrochilo bivittata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-815. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 18 specimens of this Species.
UASM7333 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2000-08-03
BIRD5247 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-15
BIRD5248 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-15
BIRD5249 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-15
BIRD5250 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-08-06
BIRD5251 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-07
BIRD5252 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-25
BIRD5253 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-25
BIRD5254 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-07-13
BIRD5255 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2004-07-25
UASM56917 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sherwood Park
Collected ByPohl, G. R.
Date Collected2003-07-13
BIRD14976 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-07-17
UASM110767 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Stittsville
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2004-12-04
BIRD22093 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2008-07-20
UASM186276 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2003-07-03
UASM186277 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Natural Area
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2006-07-02
UASM186278 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1999-07-12
UASM186279 - Macrochilo bivittata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tofield
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2000-07-24