Latin Name:  Protitame virginalis Hulst, 1900 
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Wingspan:  19 - 25 mm

Range: Alberta

Habitat: Mixed wood and moist deciduous forests

Time of year seen: Late May to July

Caterpillar's Diet: Aspen, poplar and willow

Other: The Virgin Moth's wings are white/cream with small brown spots.  The spots are more concentrated along the leading edge of the front wing or costa.  Markings can range from obvious to very faint. The legs are grey in color.  Adults are attracted to light.