Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1
Schinia ferrisi
This record describes Schinia ferrisi (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
Southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown. Other members of the Schinia tertia group feed of Asteraceae and the similar S. albafascia feeds on rubber rabbit brush ( Ericameria nauseosa ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Dr. Clifford D. Ferris.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia ferrisi. 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 ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Randy Hardy; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1
How big is Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1?
Forewing length 9-11 mm.
Where is Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1 found?
Range: Southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico.
What does Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1 eat?
The diet of the Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1 includes Unknown. Other members of the Schinia tertia group feed of Asteraceae and the similar S. albafascia feeds on rubber rabbit brush ( Ericameria nauseosa )..
When is Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1 active?
Schinia ferrisi - Hodges#11181.1: seasonal activity - Adults fly in September..