Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Schinia scissoides (Benjamin, 1936)
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Eupanychis scissoides Benjamin, 1936
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Phylogenetic sequence #932133
(1) Identification
Benjamin (1936) original description as
Eupanychis scissoides is available in PDF
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Range
Heppner (2003) reported the range as South Carolina to Florida and Texas.
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Schinia scissoides is listed as rare in North Carolina.
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Holotype was collected in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Habitat
Atlantic and Gulf inland sandy areas. The larvae may bury underground during the day.
(7)Season
Heppner (2003) reported adults from September to November.
(5)See Also
Compare on the pinned plates of
Moth Photographers Group.
Print References
Benjamin, F.H. 1936. Notes and new species (Lepidoptera, Phalaenidae). Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences 34:
196.
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