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 bina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Schinia
Species:
S. bina
Binomial name
Schinia bina
Guenée, 1852
Synonyms
  • Schinia meskeana

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.

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (July 29, 2019). "Schinia bina (Guenée, 1852)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Gregory R. Pohl; Jean-François Landry; Christian Schmidt; et al. (2018). Annotated checklist of the moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera) of Canada and Alaska. Series Faunistica. Vol. 118. ISBN 978-954-642-909-4. OL 32898597M. Wikidata Q97158808.
  3. ^ "Bina Flower Moth (Schinia bina)". Endangered Resources Program Species Information. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Archived 2010-01-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2009-10-06.
  • Wagner, David L.; Schweitzer, Dale F.; Sullivan, J. Bolling & Reardon, Richard C. (2011). Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0691150420.