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Species Details
Anicla exuberans
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SeasonalityAdults have been collected in Alberta from late June to early August.
IdentificationA medium size moth (3.7- 4.1 cm wingspan) that comes in both grey and reddish-brown color forms. The forewings have few prominent markings, and are dusted with grey scales giving them a clouded or frosty appearance. The reniform usually stands out against the ground, and there are poorly defined darker markings along the costa and in the terminal area, especially near the apex. The hindwings are white, with a bit of dark shading along the outer margin. The narrow, jet-black thoracic collar will separate exuberans from most similar moths, in particular from Euxoa sp. The related and much more common Anicla tepperi is gray and has prominent dark lines crossing the forewings.
Until recently placed in the genus Euagrotis, now sunk as a subgenus under Anicla (Lafontaine 2004). The older literature (i.e. Bowman, 1951) lists it as E. bairdi.
Scientific Name
Anicla exuberans
Habitat
Dry native prairie and montane grassland; badland edges.
Seasonality
Adults have been collected in Alberta from late June to early August.
Identification
A medium size moth (3.7- 4.1 cm wingspan) that comes in both grey and reddish-brown color forms. The forewings have few prominent markings, and are dusted with grey scales giving them a clouded or frosty appearance.…
A medium size moth (3.7- 4.1 cm wingspan) that comes in both grey and reddish-brown color forms. The forewings have few prominent markings, and are dusted with grey scales giving them a clouded or frosty appearance. The reniform usually stands out against the ground, and there are poorly defined darker markings along the costa and in the terminal area, especially near the apex. The hindwings are white, with a bit of dark shading along the outer margin. The narrow, jet-black thoracic collar will separate exuberans from most similar moths, in particular from Euxoa sp. The related and much more common Anicla tepperi is gray and has prominent dark lines crossing the forewings.
Until recently placed in the genus Euagrotis, now sunk as a subgenus under Anicla (Lafontaine 2004). The older literature (i.e. Bowman, 1951) lists it as E. bairdi.
Life History
The immature stages are unknown. The adults are nocturnal and are attracted to light. There is a single brood each year.
Conservation
An uncommon species; no reasons for concern.
Diet Info
No information available.
Range
Central Mexico north to the dry interior of southern BC, southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. In Alberta they have been collected locally north to Tolman Bridge.
Citation
Page Citation for Anicla exuberans
Page Citation
"Species Details - Anicla exuberans, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search-test.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5354/9-20217. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 46 specimens of this Species.
UASM19686 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM19909 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM19910 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.; Troubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM19949 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM19958 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2000-06-28/2000-06-29
UASM2283 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2001-08-04
UASM2501 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tolman Bridge Recreational Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2001-08-05
UASM57289 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Wasa Lake
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected1993-07-02
UASM58457 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bow Island
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-07-20
UASM58458 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bow Island
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-07-20
UASM58701 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-15
UASM58706 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bindloss
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2005-06-15
UASM58868 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Point Recreation Area
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2000-06-25
UASM59847 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2007-06-07
BIRD21180 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-04
BIRD21181 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-07-04
UASM118060 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Oliver
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1996-06-30
UASM118061 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Oliver
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1996-06-30
UASM118062 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Oliver
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected1996-06-30
UASM118063 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-26/2000-06-27
UASM118064 - Anicla exuberans
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lost River
Collected ByTroubridge, J.
Date Collected2000-06-26/2000-06-27