Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092
Schinia roseitincta
This record describes Schinia roseitincta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Harvey (1874) original description as Lygtanthoecia roseitincta is available online in the print references. Distinctive scarlet and black hindwings. ( 3 ) Adults of this species are active both day and night.
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
Arid grasslands and badlands.
Geographic Range
Southeastern Alberta, Montana, Colorado, Utah, south to New Mexico and Texas. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from April through September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Schinia roseitincta is usually associated with Tetraneuris acaulis Greene (stemless four-nerve daisy). (Chuck Harp)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia roseitincta. 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 roseitincta - Hodges#11092 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092
What is Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092?
Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092 (Schinia roseitincta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092?
Wingspan is 18-22 mm.
How do you identify Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092?
Harvey (1874) original description as Lygtanthoecia roseitincta is available online in the print references. Distinctive scarlet and black hindwings. ( 3 )
Where is Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Arid grasslands and badlands. |
| Range | Southeastern Alberta, Montana, Colorado, Utah, south to New Mexico and Texas. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092 eat?
The diet of the Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092 includes Schinia roseitincta is usually associated with Tetraneuris acaulis Greene (stemless four-nerve daisy). (Chuck Harp).
When is Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092 active?
Schinia roseitincta - Hodges#11092: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from April through September..