Habitat ²

Unknown but likely dry rocky tundra.

Distribution ²

Yukon: Known from the White Mountains in the northern Richardson Mountains, and from the Ruby Ranges in the southwest; undoubtedly more widespread.
North America: Alaska, Yukon and NWT.

Distinguishing Features ²

A medium-size, brightly patterned tiger moth. The forewings are black with the veins boldly outlined in pale yellow, and the hindwing is pale reddish with grey spots. The most similar species are Grammia virguncula (forewing similar, but hindwing pale yellowish with black markings) and Grammia quenseli (forewing markings strong yellow, and hindwing grey with small yellowish spots).

Sources and Credits

1. (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by L.G. Johanson
2. (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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