Schinia gracilenta explained

Schinia gracilenta, the slender flower moth or iva flower moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1818.^[1] It is found from the US states of New York to Florida and Nebraska to Arizona. The species is listed as endangered in Connecticut.^[2]

The wingspan is about 28 mm. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on the Iva genus, and possibly Brickellia eupatorioides.^[3]

References

• Web site: 932092.00 – 11147 – Schinia gracilenta – Slender Flower Moth – Hübner, 1818 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . March 23, 2020.
• Brou, Vernon Antoine Jr. (2007). "Schinia gracilenta Hubner in Louisiana". Southern Lepidopterists' News. 29 (4).
• Book: David L. . Wagner . Dale F. . Schweitzer . J. Bolling . Sullivan . Richard C. . Reardon . amp . 2011 . Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America . Princeton University Press . 978-0691150420.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . July 29, 2019 . Schinia gracilenta Hübner, 1818 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . March 23, 2020.
2. http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/nongame/ets15.pdf "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015"
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . etal . April 5, 2014 . Species Schinia gracilenta - Slender Flower Moth - Hodges#11147 . BugGuide . March 23, 2020.