Pyrrhopappus-specialist
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Schinia mitis
matutinal flower moth
Schinia mitis is a day-flying noctuid moth known for its highly restricted morning activity period. Unlike most noctuids, it is active only for a few hours after dawn, coinciding with the opening of its host plant flowers. The species exhibits a narrow geographic distribution in the southeastern United States and has been documented feeding on Pyrrhopappus species as larvae.