Bug FAQSchinia oculata
Schinia oculata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
Schinia oculata is a moth whose adult wingspan measures about 23 mm. It is found in North America, notably in Arizona and California. The larvae feed on the shrub Baccharis sarothroides.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The adult’s wingspan is roughly 23 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
What it eats
Caterpillars eat the plant Baccharis sarothroides.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It occurs in North America, including Arizona and California.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 5 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinia_oculata
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