Schinia sanrafaeli

Opler, 2004

Schinia sanrafaeli is a small noctuid described by Opler in 2004. The is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States, specifically Utah and western New Mexico. With a wingspan of 20–21 mm, it is among the smaller members of the Schinia. Like other Schinia species, likely visit flowers for nectar and rest on plants.

Schinia sanrafaeli1 by Unspecified. Used under a Copyrighted free use license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia sanrafaeli: /ˈskiːniə sɑnˌræfeɪˈiːlaɪ/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Schinia by geographic restriction to Utah and western New Mexico. The small size (20–21 mm wingspan) may help separate it from larger , though definitive identification likely requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features typical of the .

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Distribution

to southwestern United States. Documented from Utah and western New Mexico. The 'sanrafaeli' likely references the San Rafael Swell region of Utah, suggesting an association with that geographic area.

Similar Taxa

Other Schinia speciesMany Schinia are similarly small and colorful, with overlapping morphological features. Geographic distribution is the primary distinguishing characteristic for S. sanrafaeli.

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Taxonomic note

The was described relatively recently (2004), which may account for the limited published information available. The specific epithet 'sanrafaeli' suggests a type locality or primary distribution associated with the San Rafael region of Utah.

Data limitations

Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and distributional information. Detailed , plant associations, and ecological data have not been published for this .