Species Details

Abrostola urentis

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Common NameVariegated Brindle SeasonalityAdults are on the wing in June and July. IdentificationA medium-size (3.0-3.2 cm wingspan) moth with dark grey-black wings. The thin, black antemedian and postmedian lines and the thin black line around the extremely large reniform and doubled orbicular spots of the forewings are marked by raised jet-black scales. The black antemedian and postmedian lines are preceded and followed respectively by dull red-brown scales. The basal and subterminal areas are somewhat paler, mottled with lighter grey and pale red-brown. The spots are often filled with paler grey scales, and there is a thin black terminal line. The hindwings are grey on the basal half, with a dark discal crescent, and black on the outer half. There is a prominent tuft on the thorax. The antennae in both sexes, which are similar in appearance, are simple. The dark forewing with the three large spots marked in raised black scales is unique among Alberta moths.

Scientific Name Abrostola urentis Common Name Variegated Brindle Habitat Woodland clearings and edges, etc. where nettle occurs. Seasonality Adults are on the wing in June and July. Identification
A medium-size (3.0-3.2 cm wingspan) moth with dark grey-black wings. The thin, black antemedian and postmedian lines and the thin black line around the extremely large reniform and doubled orbicular spots of the…
A medium-size (3.0-3.2 cm wingspan) moth with dark grey-black wings. The thin, black antemedian and postmedian lines and the thin black line around the extremely large reniform and doubled orbicular spots of the forewings are marked by raised jet-black scales. The black antemedian and postmedian lines are preceded and followed respectively by dull red-brown scales. The basal and subterminal areas are somewhat paler, mottled with lighter grey and pale red-brown. The spots are often filled with paler grey scales, and there is a thin black terminal line. The hindwings are grey on the basal half, with a dark discal crescent, and black on the outer half. There is a prominent tuft on the thorax. The antennae in both sexes, which are similar in appearance, are simple. The dark forewing with the three large spots marked in raised black scales is unique among Alberta moths.
Life History Adults are nocturnal and come to light. There is a single brood each year. Conservation A fairly common, widespread species; no concerns. Diet Info No Alberta data; elsewhere the larvae are reported to feed on Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). Range
Nova Scotia west across Canada to Vancouver Island, south to North Carolina, Missouri, Texas, Colorado and Oregon. It occurs throughout southern Alberta, from the valleys of the arid grasslands through the parklands…
Nova Scotia west across Canada to Vancouver Island, south to North Carolina, Missouri, Texas, Colorado and Oregon. It occurs throughout southern Alberta, from the valleys of the arid grasslands through the parklands and north into the southern Boreal Forest to at least Lac la Biche. It is apparently absent from the foothills and mountains.

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"Species Details - Abrostola urentis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-893. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Anweiler, G. G.
Role species page author

References

Specimen Information

There are 83 specimens of this Species.

83 results plotted on map in 30 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM13116 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1940-06-18

UASM13161 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1942-06-05

UASM13176 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1933-06-25

UASM13177 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1919-06-22

UASM13178 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1932-06-30

UASM13179 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1939-07-06

UASM13181 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1918-06-18

UASM13182 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1928-07-02

UASM13183 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1919-07-03

UASM13184 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1929-08-17

UASM13185 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sundance Collected ByHocking, Brian Date Collected1955-07-17

UASM13186 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1929-07-17

UASM13187 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1944-07-31

UASM13188 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1917-07-15

UASM13189 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1919-06-26

UASM13190 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1931-07-07

UASM13192 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1921-07-03

UASM13194 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1935-07-29

UASM13196 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1943-07-17

UASM13197 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1932-07-18

UASM13198 - Abrostola urentis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByBowman, K. Date Collected1929-06-30

Adult Seasonal Distribution