Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113
Schinia petulans
This record describes Schinia petulans (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Anthoecia petulans Hy. Edwards, and a later description by Hampson (1906) are both available in the print references below.
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
Adults are usually found on or near the blooms of the host plant.
Geographic Range
TX-FL-SC, stray to OK Holotype was collected in Florida.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common in June, and August to October. Heppner reported the flight period is September to October in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner reported the host plant is Chrysopsis subulata Small. (scrubland goldenaster). , Other species of Chrysopsis are likely outside of Florida.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia petulans. 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 petulans - Hodges#11113 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113
What is Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113?
Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113 (Schinia petulans) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113?
Edwards (1885) listed a wingspan of 15 mm.
How do you identify Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113?
The original description as Anthoecia petulans Hy. Edwards, and a later description by Hampson (1906) are both available in the print references below.
Where is Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults are usually found on or near the blooms of the host plant. |
| Range | TX-FL-SC, stray to OK Holotype was collected in Florida. |
What does Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113 eat?
The diet of the Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113 includes Heppner reported the host plant is Chrysopsis subulata Small. (scrubland goldenaster). , Other species of Chrysopsis are likely outside of Florida..
When is Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113 active?
Schinia petulans - Hodges#11113: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common in June, and August to October. Heppner reported the flight period is September to October in Florida..