Schinia nundina

Drury, 1773

Goldenrod Flower Moth

Schinia nundina, commonly known as the goldenrod , is a to eastern and central North America. The was first described by Dru Drury in 1773. are typically encountered in late summer and early autumn when their plants are in bloom. The species has one per year.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia nundina: //ˈskiː.ni.ə ˈnun.di.nə//

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Habitat

Found in open where plants Aster and Solidago occur, including prairies, meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Distribution

Eastern and central North America, from Minnesota to southern Ontario and Nova Scotia, south to central Florida and southern Texas. Documented in Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Maryland, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.

Seasonality

active late summer to early autumn, corresponding with goldenrod and aster bloom periods. One per year.

Diet

feed on flowers and developing seeds of Aster and Solidago (goldenrod). feeding habits not documented in available sources.

Host Associations

Aster - larval feed on flowers
Solidago - larval feed on flowers; references this

Life Cycle

(one per year). Larval development occurs on flowers and seed . likely occurs in soil, though specific details not documented.

Similar Taxa

Other Schinia species Schinia contains over 120 North , many with similar flower-associated habits and colorful appearance; specific identification requires examination of patterns and

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Phalaena nundina by Dru Drury in 1773, later transferred to Schinia. The specific epithet 'nundina' refers to market days in ancient Rome, though the significance for this is unclear.