Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198
Schinia alencis
This record describes Schinia alencis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The reniform spot is separated from the median band in Schinia alencis and is not in S. chryselloides or S. chrysellus Schinia alencis has a wider median band with irregular edges as compared to the smoother edges in S. chrysellus . -
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Heliothinae
- Genus
- Schinia (Flower Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Prairies and open hills.
Geographic Range
Southeastern Colorado, western Oklahoma to Texas and west to southeastern Arizona. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Records of adults are mostly from July to November.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is suspected to be Heterotheca canescens (hoary false goldenaster).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia alencis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198
What is Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198?
Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198 (Schinia alencis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198?
Forewing length: ♂ 9.7-11.8 mm. ♀ 9.9-11.6 mm.
How do you identify Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198?
The reniform spot is separated from the median band in Schinia alencis and is not in S. chryselloides or S. chrysellus Schinia alencis has a wider median band with irregular edges as compared to the smoother edges in S. chrysellus . -
Where is Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Prairies and open hills. |
| Range | Southeastern Colorado, western Oklahoma to Texas and west to southeastern Arizona. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198 eat?
The diet of the Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198 includes Larval host is suspected to be Heterotheca canescens (hoary false goldenaster)..
When is Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198 active?
Schinia alencis - Hodges#11198: seasonal activity - Records of adults are mostly from July to November..