St. Lawrence Tiger Moth
 
Location: Sundre, AB
Date: Jun. 4, 2006		                
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Common Name:  St. Lawrence Tiger Moth

Latin Name:  Platarctia parthenos Harris 1850
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Wingspan:  63 mm

Range: Alberta

Habitat: Parkland, boreal mixed woodland,
               shrubby moist tundra

Time of year seen: June to early July (Additional Sightings)

Caterpillar's Diet: Willow, alder, paper birch,
                                    trembling aspen

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