Schinia dobla

Smith, 1906

Schinia dobla is a noctuid first described by Smith in 1906. The is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, California, and Nevada. Its larvae are documented to feed on Ambrosia dumosa, a desert shrub in the sunflower . Like other members of the Schinia, likely rest on or near their plant flowers.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia dobla: //ˈʃɪniə ˈdoʊblə//

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Identification

A member of the flower moth Schinia, characterized by relatively small size and often colorful wing patterns. Specific diagnostic features for S. dobla are not well documented in available sources. may be recognized by association with Ambrosia dumosa flowers in their known range.

Habitat

Arid and semi-arid environments of the southwestern United States, associated with desert shrub where its larval plant Ambrosia dumosa (white bursage) occurs.

Distribution

Southwestern United States: Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Diet

Larvae feed on Ambrosia dumosa (white bursage). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Ambrosia dumosa - larval food plantwhite bursage, a desert shrub

Similar Taxa

  • Other Schinia speciesMany Schinia are similar in size and general appearance; identification often requires examination of genitalia or association with specific plants.

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