Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100
Schinia avemensis
This record describes Schinia avemensis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dyar (1904) original description as Pseudotamila avemensis is available in the print references. Adults are (diurnal) . Reported as endangered in Canada (2006). ( 3 )
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
Sandy areas.
Geographic Range
Known from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Also recorded in Colorado. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be July and August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is prairie sunflower, Helianthus petiolaris (Hardwick, 1996).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aweme, Manitoba is collection location of the holotype.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia avemensis. 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 Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100
What is Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100?
Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100 (Schinia avemensis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100?
Wingspan 16-18 mm. , (Dyar)
How do you identify Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100?
Dyar (1904) original description as Pseudotamila avemensis is available in the print references.
Where is Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sandy areas. |
| Range | Known from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Also recorded in Colorado. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. |
What does Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100 eat?
The diet of the Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100 includes Larval host is prairie sunflower, Helianthus petiolaris (Hardwick, 1996)..
When is Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100 active?
Gold-edged Gem - Hodges#11100: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be July and August..