Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112
Schinia sordidus
This record describes Schinia sordidus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith, (1883) original description and the later description by Hampson, (1903) are online in the print references.
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
Southeastern United States north to Nebraska and North Carolina. Holotype from Selma, Alabama. Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is August to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is Pityopsis pinifolia (Elliott) Nutt. (goldaster).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia sordidus. 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 sordidus - Hodges#11112 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112
What is Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112?
Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112 (Schinia sordidus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112?
Wingspan 16-20 mm. , (Smith)
How do you identify Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112?
Smith, (1883) original description and the later description by Hampson, (1903) are online in the print references.
Where is Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112 found?
Range: Southeastern United States north to Nebraska and North Carolina. Holotype from Selma, Alabama. Moth Photographers Group map
What does Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112 eat?
The diet of the Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112 includes The larval host is Pityopsis pinifolia (Elliott) Nutt. (goldaster)..
When is Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112 active?
Schinia sordidus - Hodges#11112: seasonal activity - The main flight period is August to October..