Schinia olivacea

Schinia olivacea · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae

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Schinia olivacea
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The adult has a wingspan of about 21 to 24 mm. It occurs in North America, and is known from Texas. The caterpillars have been recorded feeding on Hermannia texana and Sphaeralcea lindheimeri.

Source: Wikipedia

Size

The wingspan measures roughly 21 to 24 mm.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it is found in the US

Recorded in 10 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, California, Utah, New Mexico.

Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.

Source: GBIF

Months it is reported in the US

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More photos

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Questions people ask

How big is Schinia olivacea?

The adult’s wingspan is about 21 to 24 mm.

Source: Wikipedia

Where is Schinia olivacea found?

It occurs in North America, including Texas.

Source: Wikipedia

What do the larvae of Schinia olivacea eat?

They feed on Hermannia texana and Sphaeralcea lindheimeri.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Noctuidae)

Ipsilon Dart MothIpsilon Dart MothAgrotis ipsilonDamages trees, gardens or cropsFall Armyworm MothFall Armyworm MothSpodoptera frugiperdaDamages trees, gardens or cropsArmy Cutworm MothArmy Cutworm MothEuxoa auxiliarisDamages trees, gardens or cropsLarge Yellow UnderwingLarge Yellow UnderwingNoctua pronubaDamages trees, gardens or cropsSilver ΥSilver ΥAutographa gammaAmerican DaggerAmerican DaggerAcronicta americanaCan irritate skin

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinia_olivacea

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