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scientific name    Grammia elongata    (Stretch)

common name     Columbian Tiger

habitat
A rarely collected species known from subalpine meadows in the southern foothills.

seasonality
Mid to late July.

identification
Similar to G. williamsi, however, G. elongata has more markings on thehindwing and a narrower, longer forewing. Elongata and williamsii are not known to occur together, the former known only from subalpine meadows, whereas williamsii occurs at lower elevations.

life history
Comes to light.

conservation
Rarely collected.

diet info
No information available.

range
Only known from southern B.C. south to northern Oregon, and southwestern Alberta.

quick link
http://www.entomology.ualberta.ca/searching_species_details.php?s=241


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