Schinia suetus californica

Schinia suetus californica is a of flower moth in the Noctuidae, to California. It belongs to the Schinia, which contains at least 123 in North America north of Mexico, many of which are and exhibit striking coloration that camouflages them on their flowers. The subspecific epithet 'californica' indicates a restricted geographic distribution within the state. Like other Schinia species, it likely has a close ecological association with specific host plants for larval development.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Schinia suetus californica: /ˈskiːniə ˈswɛtəs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkə/

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Distribution

to California, as indicated by the subspecific epithet 'californica'. The parent Schinia suetus occurs in western North America.

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Taxonomic Notes

Schinia suetus californica is recognized as a valid in the iNaturalist . The Schinia is notable for its and the tendency of its members to be , flower-visiting with color patterns that match their flowers.

Data Limitations

Only two observations of this are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No published -level accounts specific to this subspecies were found in the provided sources.