Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117
Schinia lynx
This record describes Schinia lynx (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Colors and markings of this moth are extremely variable.
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
southern Ontario, Quebec and Maine - south to Florida and Texas Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae feed on Erigeron (fleabane).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia lynx. 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 Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117
What is Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117?
Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117 (Schinia lynx) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117?
Wingspan 18-22 mm.
How do you identify Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117?
Colors and markings of this moth are extremely variable.
Where is Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117 found?
Range: southern Ontario, Quebec and Maine - south to Florida and Texas Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
What does Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117 eat?
The diet of the Lynx Flower Moth - Hodges#11117 includes The larvae feed on Erigeron (fleabane)..