Unknown Moth - Schinia bimatris

Moved

… Jason D. Roberts, 9 June, 2021 - 9:31pm

Question

I believe I know the species of this moth, but to be sure I'd like to know: Is your area, or an area nearby, a habitat type consisting of a more sandy soil type (as opposed to clay-like) with tracts of either Long-leaf or Short-leaf Pine forest?

… Jason D. Roberts, 9 June, 2021 - 8:44pm

RE:Question

Yes to all questions. Shortleaf is the most dominant, with several hundred acres of reforested long leaf. Rx burned on regular basis as well.

… John Trent, 9 June, 2021 - 9:26pm

Perfect

I was pretty sure this was a Schinia bimatris (sometimes called the White Flower Moth), but I wanted to double check the habitat because they're pretty habitat specific. Excellent find, and first one for the guide. I'll move it over to the species page.

… Jason D. Roberts, 9 June, 2021 - 9:30pm

Thanks!

Appreciate you following up with it. Will be on the lookout for more this fall

… John Trent, 10 June, 2021 - 11:16am

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Moved from Butterflies and Moths.

… Aaron Hunt, 31 December, 2020 - 9:23pm