Schinia albafascia

Smith, 1883

Schinia albafascia is a noctuid in the Schinia, a diverse group of flower-associated moths known for their colorful appearance and specialized plant relationships. The occurs in western North America from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. are active from mid-summer through early autumn. The larvae feed specifically on Ericameria nauseosa, a shrubby member of the sunflower .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia albafascia: /ˈskiː.ni.ə æl.bəˈfæʃ.i.ə/

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Habitat

Associated with supporting the larval plant Ericameria nauseosa, which grows in dry, open areas including sagebrush steppe, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and disturbed sites in western North America.

Distribution

Southwestern Montana and Idaho, west to Oregon, south to central and southern California, east to Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Seasonality

are on wing from July to October.

Diet

Larvae feed on Ericameria nauseosa (rubber rabbitbrush, a sunflower shrub). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

Ericameria nauseosa - larval plantlarvae feed on this shrub

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Taxonomic note

Schinia albafascia belongs to the Heliothinae within Noctuidae. The Schinia contains over 120 in North America north of Mexico, many of which are specialized to particular plants and exhibit bright, flower-matching coloration.