Schinia miniana

Grote, 1881

Desert Marigold Moth, desert-marigold moth

Schinia miniana is a small noctuid native to arid regions of western North America. The was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. have a wingspan of 19–24 mm. Larvae feed on Baileya (desert marigold), giving the moth its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia miniana: //ˈskiː.ni.ə ˈmɪn.i.ˌæn.ə//

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Identification

Small size (19–24 mm wingspan) distinguishes this from larger Schinia . Association with Baileya plants in arid provides a field clue. Specific diagnostic features separating it from congeneric species are not documented.

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Appearance

Wingspan 19–24 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Arid and semi-arid environments including desert and dry grassland . Associated with plant Baileya in these regions.

Distribution

North America: California to western Texas, north to Colorado and Nevada, south into Mexico.

Diet

Larvae feed on Baileya (desert marigold). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Baileya - larval plantdesert marigold

Similar Taxa

  • Other Schinia speciesCongeneric share similar size range and flower-associated habits; precise differentiation requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis not available in general sources.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Rhododipsa miniana by Grote in 1881, later transferred to Schinia.

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