Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Grammia quenseli (Paykull, 1793)
Bombyx quenseli Paykull, 1793
Apantesis quenseli (Hampson, 1901)
Due to the global occurence of this species there is a long list of synonyms (species and subspecies).
Phylogenetic sequence # 930250
Numbers
There are 36 named species of
Grammia in America north of Mexico.
(1)
Powell & Opler (2009), listed the number of
Grammia species for North America as about 30 with some to be described.
(2)Size
Forewing length 14-15 mm.
(3)Identification
Detailed description at
Pacific Northwest Moths (3)
Males have bipectinate antennae and smokey gray hindwing.
Females have simple antennae and pale orange or pale white hindwings.
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The later description by Hampson as Apantesis quenseli is available at the link in the print references below.
Range
Alaska, British Columbia to Labrador. In eastern Canada south to New Hampshire.
Also occurs in Eurasia.
(3)
Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Season
Most records are from June through August.
(4)Food
Larval host plants include:
Mountain Lady's Mantle,
Alchemilla alpina L.
See Also
Many Grammia species are similar.
Compare on the pinned plates at
Moth Photographers GroupPrint References
Schmidt, B.C. (2009), Taxonomic revision of the genus
Grammia Rambur (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Arctiinae). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.
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Hampson, G.F. 1913. Catalogue of Lepidoptera Phalaenae in the British Museum, p.
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