Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1
Schinia chryselloides
This record describes Schinia chryselloides (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The black scaling at the apex of the forewing distinguishes this species from Schinia chrysellus which has nearly identical forewing maculation. There are differences in genitalia.
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
Geographic Range
Colorado foothills to southeastern New Mexico and east to the panhandle of Texas. A population also exists in extreme southern Texas. , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June through August when the host plant blooms.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Heterotheca villosa Pursh).
Life History
Adults emerge as the host plant blooms and lay their eggs on the buds and flowers.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: " oides " means likeness and was added to chrysellus to show the close relations of the two species.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia chryselloides. 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 chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1
What is Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1?
Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1 (Schinia chryselloides) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1?
Forewing length: ♂ 9.2-12.83 mm. ♀ 10-12.83 mm.
How do you identify Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1?
The black scaling at the apex of the forewing distinguishes this species from Schinia chrysellus which has nearly identical forewing maculation. There are differences in genitalia.
Where is Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1 found?
Range: Colorado foothills to southeastern New Mexico and east to the panhandle of Texas. A population also exists in extreme southern Texas. , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
What does Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1 eat?
The diet of the Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1 includes Larval host is Heterotheca villosa Pursh)..
When is Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1 active?
Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June through August when the host plant blooms..
What is the life cycle of a Schinia chryselloides - Hodges#11199.1?
Adults emerge as the host plant blooms and lay their eggs on the buds and flowers.