Schinia suetus

Grote, 1873

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Schinia suetus is a noctuid first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. It occurs in mountainous regions of western North America, with active during summer months. The has four recognized distributed across its range. Larvae feed on Lupinus species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia suetus: //ˈskɪniə ˈswiːtəs//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Schinia by geographic distribution in western North American mountains and association with Lupinus plants. identification requires examination of geographic origin and subtle morphological differences.

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Appearance

Wingspan approximately 25 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Mountainous regions of western North America. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.

Distribution

Widespread in mountains of western North America: southern Alberta west to British Columbia, south to Colorado and California, east to Idaho and New Mexico. Four with more restricted ranges: S. s. suetus, S. s. californica, S. s. martini, and S. s. sierrae.

Seasonality

on wing from June to July, with timing varying by location.

Diet

Larvae feed on Lupinus (lupine) . feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Lupinus - larval food plantSpecific Lupinus not identified in sources

Life Cycle

Complete with , larva, pupa, and stages. Larval stage feeds on Lupinus flowers and seed pods, as is characteristic of the Schinia. Detailed is not documented.

Behavior

are and attracted to light. Specific behavioral details are not documented.

Ecological Role

Larval herbivore on Lupinus. Role as or prey is not documented.

Human Relevance

Collected by lepidopterists; noted as a popular with collectors. No economic or agricultural significance documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Schinia speciesSame ; distinguished by geographic range, plant association, and subtle morphological features

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Subspecies

Four recognized: S. s. suetus, S. s. californica, S. s. martini, and S. s. sierrae

Taxonomic note

Wikipedia lists the as 'Schinia sueta' but this appears to be an error; authoritative sources use 'Schinia suetus'

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