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Species Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1

Oligia rampartensis Orange and brown moth - Oligia rampartensis Orange and brown moth - Oligia rampartensis 2074 Oligia rampartensis (violacea) - Violet Brocade Moth 9414 - Oligia rampartensis Uknown - Oligia rampartensis Oligia rampartensis Noctuidae: Oligia rampartensis  - Oligia rampartensis Oligia rampartensis
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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
Superfamily Noctuoidea (Owlet Moths and kin)
Family Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
Subfamily Noctuinae (Cutworm or Dart Moths)
Tribe Apameini
Genus Oligia
Species rampartensis (Oligia rampartensis - Hodges#9414.1)
Hodges Number
9414.1
Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Formerly considered to be a subspecies of Oligia violacea.
Size
32-35 mm wingspan
Identification
Forewings are a mix of purple, maroon, orange, and cream colors. The orbital spot is round and the reniform spot is oblong and are pale yellowish. The head and thorax are a pale creamy or pinkish buff color. Hind wings are white, with a pinkish tinge on the outer half. Univ of Alberta species page
Range
Southern Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California.
Habitat
Dry open woodlands and forests.
Season
Adults have been found from late July to September.
Food
Little is know of larval stages.
See Also
Oligia violacea has an orangish-red tuft on the thorax and all white hindwings. CBIF photos of both species