Pictures of moths in alberta. According to the district of north vancouver there is currently an outbreak of western hemlock looper moths that started on the north shore. Size from 6 mm to 10 mm long with wingspans from 12 mm to 16 mm. Both these species are rarely encountered. May 22 2014 explore rhonda ashers board moth wings on pinterest.
This moth measures approximately 2 inches long my son is holding it and he has very large hands the weather was hot for northern alberta. Colour varies by species. See more ideas about moth wings moth wings. Glovers silk moth is found in the aspen parkland boreal forest and mountains and lacks the red on the body and wings.
Description indian meal moths have a reddish brown or copper sheen on their forewings while clothes moths have a buff or gold colouration with reddish gold hairs on the top of the head and around the wings. Indian meal moths clothes moths. This is because miller moths have a very high density of fat in their bodies almost 72 which is greater than that of deer or elk. We need your help.
Now the pests are spread throughout the lower mainland. The moths are a favorite of bats some bird species and grizzly bears. Western hemlock looper moth are common in british columbia and are known to defoliate trees especially hemlocks douglas firs and red cedars. Learn about immature caterpillars full grown caterpillars differences between male and female adult moths and more.
How to identify gypsy moth caterpillars with photos this quick and easy guide includes helpful information and plenty of photos to aid you in identifying gypsy moth caterpillars. Insects of alberta index page for moths. Insects of alberta moths. We depend on donations to keep butterflies and moths of north america online and freely available.
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