Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168
Schinia gaurae
This record describes Schinia gaurae (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing has diagonal crimson streak running from costa near apex toward center of wing; remainder of wing pale yellow or cream-colored, with pink shading mostly in basal and terminal areas; hindwing white with pink shading at apex; sexes similar Larva: resembles small version of Monarch Butterfly larva - body has dorsal bands of black, white, and yellow; head reddish-brown
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
dry grasslands in association with the host, Gaura ; adults are mainly nocturnal and come to light, but may also be found flying around the blossoms of Gaura during the day
Geographic Range
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Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to September. ( 4 ) larvae from April to midsummer two adult flights in Texas and Oklahoma June to October ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on flowering parts of several species of Gaura (Onagraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: gaurae refers to host plant Gaura
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia gaurae. 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 Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168
What is Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168?
Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168 (Schinia gaurae) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168?
wingspan 28-32 mm
How do you identify Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168?
Adult: forewing has diagonal crimson streak running from costa near apex toward center of wing; remainder of wing pale yellow or cream-colored, with pink shading mostly in basal and terminal areas; hindwing white with pink shading at apex; sexes similar Larva: resembles small version of Monarch Butterfly larva - body has dorsal bands of black, white, and yellow; head reddish-brown
Where is Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry grasslands in association with the host, Gaura ; adults are mainly nocturnal and come to light, but may also be found flying around the blossoms of Gaura during the day |
| Range |
What does Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168 eat?
The diet of the Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168 includes larvae feed on flowering parts of several species of Gaura (Onagraceae).
When is Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168 active?
Clouded Crimson - Hodges#11168: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to September. ( 4 ) larvae from April to midsummer two adult flights in Texas and Oklahoma June to October ( 5 ).