Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120
Schinia parmeliana
This record describes Schinia parmeliana (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Edwards (1882) original description as Lyqranthacia parmeliana and the description by Hampson (1903) as Schinia parmeliana are both available online in the print references. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
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
Maryland to Florida, east to Missouri and Texas . , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be August to October. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia parmeliana. 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 parmeliana - Hodges#11120 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120
What is Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120?
Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120 (Schinia parmeliana) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120?
Wingspan 20-24 mm. (Hampson),
How do you identify Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120?
Edwards (1882) original description as Lyqranthacia parmeliana and the description by Hampson (1903) as Schinia parmeliana are both available online in the print references. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120 found?
Range: Maryland to Florida, east to Missouri and Texas . , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120 active?
Schinia parmeliana - Hodges#11120: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be August to October. ,.