Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Schinia petulans (Hy. Edwards, 1885)
Anthoecia petulans Hy. Edwards, 1885
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Phylogenetic sequence # 932125
(1) Size
Edwards (1885) listed a wingspan of 15 mm.
Identification
The original description as Anthoecia petulans Hy. Edwards, and a later description by Hampson (1906) are both available in the print references below.
Range
TX-FL-SC, stray to OK
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Holotype was collected in Florida.
(8)Habitat
Adults are usually found on or near the blooms of the host plant.
Season
Adults appear to be most common in June, and August to October.
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Heppner (2003) reported the flight period is September to October in Florida.
(2)Food
Heppner (2003) reported the host plant is
Chrysopsis subulata Small. (scrubland goldenaster).
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Other species of
Chrysopsis are likely outside of Florida.
See Also
Compare on the pinned plates of
Moth Photographers Group.
(6)Print References
Edwards, H. 1885. Apparently new species of North American Heterocera: Noctuidae.
Papilio. 4:
123.
Hampson, G.F. 1903.
Catalogue of Lepidoptera Phalaenae in the British Museum. London.
92.
Smith, J.B. 1893. Catalogue of the lepidopterous superfamily Noctuidae found in Boreal America.
Bulletin of the United States National Museum 44:
281.
Contributed by
Maury J. Heiman on 7 October, 2011 - 12:40am
Additional contributions by
Mike QuinnLast updated 23 January, 2024 - 3:31am