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| scientific name Grammia gibsoni (McDunnough) common name Gibson's Tiger habitat Inhabits prairie grasslands with exposed soil cover, such as sand dunes and badlands. seasonality Ranges from July 7 to August 20, with most records from late July to early August. identification The absence of white markings along the forewing veins, broad transverse bands and long antennal pectinations distinguish members of this species complex. It is uncertain if Grammia geneura (Strecker), G. superba (Stretch), G. nevadensis (Grote & Robinson) and G. gibsoni (McDunnough) are all the same variable species, or if several species are involved. life history No information available. conservation A rare species. diet info Castilleja sessiliflora (McDunnough, 1937). Likely also other plants. range Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. quick link http://www.entomology.ualberta.ca/searching_species_details.php?s=240
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