Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106
Schinia volupia
This record describes Schinia volupia (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Often seen resting on the flower heads of the host plant and other species of Asteraceae. Attracted to lights.
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
Open fields and meadows where the host plant Gaillardia pulchella occurs.
Geographic Range
Utah, Colorado and New Mexico to Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. , , , , , , Moth Photographers Group has large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval foodplant is Indian blanket, Gaillardia pulchella (Asteraceae). ( 9 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schinia volupia. 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 Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106
What is Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106?
Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106 (Schinia volupia) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106?
Wingspan: 20–22 mm.
Where is Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open fields and meadows where the host plant Gaillardia pulchella occurs. |
| Range | Utah, Colorado and New Mexico to Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. , , , , , , Moth Photographers Group has large map with some distribution data. |
What does Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106 eat?
The diet of the Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106 includes Larval foodplant is Indian blanket, Gaillardia pulchella (Asteraceae). ( 9 ).
When is Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106 active?
Painted Schinia - Hodges#11106: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March to September..