Syngrapha montana

(Packard, 1869)

Labrador Tea Looper Moth, Labrador tea looper

Syngrapha montana, commonly known as the Labrador tea looper , is a noctuid moth distributed across North America. The exhibits a transcontinental Canadian range with southern extensions into the northern United States. Its is , with one annually. The larval stage is specialized, feeding exclusively on Ledum groenlandicum (Labrador tea), a wetland ericaceous shrub.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Syngrapha montana: /sɪŋˈɡræfə mɒnˈtænə/

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Habitat

Associated with wetland and peatland where the larval plant Ledum groenlandicum occurs. This includes bogs, fens, and moist coniferous forest understories.

Distribution

Transcontinental across Canada from coast to coast. In the eastern United States, extends south to extreme northern New England and the Great Lakes States. Distribution records confirm presence in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan (Canada), and Vermont (USA).

Seasonality

One per year. active during the summer. Specific period dates are not documented in available sources.

Diet

Larvae feed exclusively on Ledum groenlandicum (Labrador tea, also known as Rhododendron groenlandicum). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Ledum groenlandicum - larval plantExclusive larval food source; also known as Rhododendron groenlandicum

Life Cycle

: one per year. stage not specified in available sources. Complete with , larva, pupa, and stages.

Ecological Role

Larval herbivore specializing on Ledum groenlandicum. Specific functions beyond herbivory are not documented.

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