Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1
Schinia psamathea
This record describes Schinia psamathea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description is available in PDF. The only transverse line on the forewing is a dark brown postmedial line. Antemedial line seldom present and if so is extremely faint.
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
Coastal dunes and inland deep dunes. Range is very similar to the range of woody goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa)
Geographic Range
Florida Panhandle to east-central Georgia to southwestern Mississippi. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from mid-September to late October. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pogue reported the adults take nectar at flowers in the late evening.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia psamathea. 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 psamathea - Hodges#11140.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Giff Beaton
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1
What is Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1?
Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1 (Schinia psamathea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1?
Pogue listed the forewing length. ♀ 12.6–13.8 mm. ♂ 12.6–14.2 mm.
How do you identify Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1?
The original description is available in PDF. The only transverse line on the forewing is a dark brown postmedial line. Antemedial line seldom present and if so is extremely faint.
Where is Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal dunes and inland deep dunes. Range is very similar to the range of woody goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) |
| Range | Florida Panhandle to east-central Georgia to southwestern Mississippi. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1 eat?
The diet of the Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1 includes Pogue reported the adults take nectar at flowers in the late evening..
When is Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1 active?
Schinia psamathea - Hodges#11140.1: seasonal activity - Adults fly from mid-September to late October. ,.