Schinia bina

Schinia bina, the bina flower moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852.[1] It is found from Mexico City to central Florida, and as far north as Canada.[2]

Schinia bina
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S. bina
Binomial name
Schinia bina
Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Schinia meskeana

Schinia meskeana is probably a valid species, but remains a synonym until a revision has been published.

The wingspan is about 11 mm. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Verbesina encilioides, Gaillardia pulchella, and hawkweed species.

References

  1. Savela, Markku (July 29, 2019). "Schinia bina (Guenée, 1852)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  2. "Bina Flower Moth (Schinia bina)". Endangered Resources Program Species Information. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Archived 2010-01-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2009-10-06.
  • Wagner, David L.; Schweitzer, Dale F.; Sullivan, J. Bolling & Reardon, Richard C. (2011). Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0691150420.


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