Schinia dobla
Smith, 1906
Schinia dobla is a first described by Smith in 1906. The is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, California, and Nevada. Its are documented to feed on dumosa, a desert shrub in the sunflower . Like other members of the Schinia, likely rest on or near their flowers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schinia dobla: //ˈʃɪniə ˈdoʊblə//
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Identification
A member of the Schinia, characterized by relatively small size and often colorful patterns. Specific diagnostic features for S. dobla are not well documented in available sources. may be recognized by association with dumosa flowers in their known range.
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments of the southwestern United States, associated with desert shrub where its larval dumosa ( bursage) occurs.
Distribution
Southwestern United States: Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Diet
feed on dumosa ( bursage). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Ambrosia dumosa - larval bursage, a desert shrub
Similar Taxa
- Other Schinia speciesMany Schinia are similar in size and general appearance; identification often requires examination of or association with specific plants.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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