Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159
Schinia intrabilis
This record describes Schinia intrabilis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The Smith (1893) original description is available in the print references.
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
California , Nevada, Utah to Texas. , Holotype from Death Valley, California. Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
The flight periods appears to be March to June, September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae feed on Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Coville (arrowweed). ( 5 )
Life History
Life cycle in PDF. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia intrabilis. 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 intrabilis - Hodges#11159 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159
What is Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159?
Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159 (Schinia intrabilis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159?
Smith (1893) listed the wingspan 23-24 mm.
How do you identify Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159?
The Smith (1893) original description is available in the print references.
Where is Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159 found?
Range: California , Nevada, Utah to Texas. , Holotype from Death Valley, California. Moth Photographers Group map
What does Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159 eat?
The diet of the Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159 includes The larvae feed on Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Coville (arrowweed). ( 5 ).
When is Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159 active?
Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159: seasonal activity - The flight periods appears to be March to June, September. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Schinia intrabilis - Hodges#11159?
Life cycle in PDF. ( 5 )