E-Fauna BC: Electronic Atlas of the Wildlife of British Columbia

Edward’s Beach Moth is an inconspicuous moth found in coastal sand ecosystems (sand beaches and spits) in BC. It is presently known from two locations in Canada. COSEWIC provides the following summary of the species: "In Canada, this species of noctuid moth has only been found in sparsely vegetated sandy beach and dune habitats on the coast of Vancouver Island and two small adjacent Gulf Islands. Together, these constitute only two locations. The habitats are at risk from succession, invasive species, recreational activities and changing patterns of sand deposition resulting from increasing frequency and intensity of winter storms. It is currently known from James and Sydney Islands and Pacific Rim National Park. The chance of genetic exchange is minimal between Pacific Rim and other areas and low between the Gulf Islands. One population has not been detected in recent times, and the species could not be found at 38 other locations where there appeared to be suitable habitat." (COSEWIC 2009).

Further detail on this species in BC is provided in the BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer.