Brickellia
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Schinia buta
Schinia buta is a small noctuid moth endemic to the arid regions of southeast California and northwest Nevada. The species has a wingspan of approximately 28 mm. Its larvae are known to feed specifically on Brickellia californica, a member of the aster family. Like other members of the genus Schinia, adults likely rest on or near their host plant flowers.
Schinia oleagina
Schinia oleagina is a noctuid moth described by Morrison in 1875. It occurs across much of western North America and has a wingspan of approximately 27 mm. The species is notable for its specialized larval association with Brickellia, a genus of flowering plants in the aster family. Like other members of the genus Schinia, adults are often found resting on or near their host plants.