Schinia bina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Schinia |
Species: | S. bina
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Binomial name | |
Schinia bina Guenée, 1852
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Schinia bina, the bina flower moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852.[1] It is found from Mexico City to central Florida, and as far north as Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Canada.[2][3]
Schinia meskeana is probably a valid species, but remains a synonym until a revision has been published.
The wingspan is about 11 mm. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Verbesina encilioides, Gaillardia pulchella, and hawkweed species.