Bug FAQSchinia mitis
Schinia mitis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
Its larvae feed on plants of the genus Pyrrhopappus. Adults are on the wing from April to June, with additional records in September and November.
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Where it lives
It lives from central Florida northward through Georgia and westward to eastern Texas.
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What it eats
The caterpillars feed on species of Pyrrhopappus.
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When you see it
Adults fly from April through June, and there are also sightings in September and November.
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Where it comes from
Its range includes central Florida, Georgia and eastern Texas in the United States.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 11 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kansas, Alabama, North Carolina.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are Schinia mitis moths active?
They are active for a few hours each morning when the flowers of their host plant are open.
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What time of year can I see adults?
Adults are on the wing from April to June, with some records in September and November.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinia_mitis
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