Bug FAQClouded Crimson Moth
Schinia gaurae · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
Also called: Clouded Crimson
The clouded crimson moth belongs to the Noctuidae family and has a wingspan of about 30 to 32 mm. It lives across much of North America, from the Midwest to the southern United States and into Mexico, and adults fly from June to August.
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How to recognize it
Schinia gaurae, called the clouded crimson, is a moth in the Noctuidae family.
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Size
The wingspan measures roughly 30 to 32 mm.
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What it eats
The caterpillars feed on plants of the genus Gaura.
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Life cycle
In northern parts of its range there is one generation per year, while in Missouri there are two generations.
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When you see it
Adults are on the wing from June through August, depending on location.
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Where it comes from
Its native range includes much of the United States and southern Canada.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 27 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Mississippi.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in North America; native in Canada; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are clouded crimson moths active?
Adults fly from June to August, with timing varying by region.
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How many generations do they have?
One generation occurs in the north, while two generations are seen in Missouri.
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinia_gaurae
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