Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173
Schinia sanguinea
This record describes Schinia sanguinea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing pink to purple with yellowish to greenish median area and diffuse dark reniform spot; AM line V-shaped, PM line sinuous hindwing yellowish basally, shading to brownish-gray distally, with diffuse discal spot; head, thorax, abdomen light yellow
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
pine barrens, prairies, dunes and dry open areas where food plants grow
Geographic Range
North Carolina to Florida, west to Texas, north to Montana (plus a disjunct population in Ontario).
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in September and October
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on blazing-star ( Liatris spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: SANGUINEA: from the Latin "sanguis; sanguinis" (blood); refers to the forewing color, and is the origin of the common name Bleeding Flower Moth
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia sanguinea. 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 Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Robin McLeod , Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173
What is Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173?
Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173 (Schinia sanguinea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173?
Wingspan 24-35 mm.
How do you identify Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173?
forewing pink to purple with yellowish to greenish median area and diffuse dark reniform spot; AM line V-shaped, PM line sinuous hindwing yellowish basally, shading to brownish-gray distally, with diffuse discal spot; head, thorax, abdomen light yellow
Where is Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | pine barrens, prairies, dunes and dry open areas where food plants grow |
| Range | North Carolina to Florida, west to Texas, north to Montana (plus a disjunct population in Ontario). |
What does Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173 eat?
The diet of the Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173 includes larvae feed on blazing-star ( Liatris spp.).
When is Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173 active?
Bleeding Flower Moth - Hodges#11173: seasonal activity - adults fly in September and October.