Glover's Silkmoth

 Glover's Silkmoth

 

 

Common Name:  Glover's Silkmoth or Columbian Silkmoth

Latin Name:  Hyalophora columbia gloveri, (Strecker)
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Wingspan:  90 - 100 mm

Range: Alberta

Habitat:  Jackpine forest and areas with shrubs on the prairies

Time of year seen: Mid May to late June

Caterpillar's Diet: Silverberry, Choke Cherry and willow.

Other:

Location: Ft. McKay, AB
Date: June 3, 2008

 

 

 

 

       

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