Schinia suetus explained
Schinia suetus is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873.[1] It is widespread in the mountains of western North America, from southern Alberta west to British Columbia, south at least to Colorado and California, east to Idaho and New Mexico.[2] [3] [4]
The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Lupinus.
Subspecies
- Schinia suetus suetus
- Schinia suetus californica
- Schinia suetus martini
- Schinia suetus sierrae
Notes and References
- Web site: Savela . Markku . June 23, 2020 . Schinia suetus (Grote, 1873) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . November 13, 2020.
- Web site: Anweiler, G. G. . 2007 . Species Details Schinia suetus . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . November 13, 2020.
- Web site: 932075.00 – 11088 – Schinia suetus – (Grote, 1873) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . November 13, 2020.
- Web site: Cotinis . March 8, 2013 . Species Schinia suetus - Hodges#11088 . BugGuide . November 13, 2020.
