Schinia bina explained

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]

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

• Book: David L. . Wagner . Dale F. . Schweitzer . J. Bolling . Sullivan . Richard C. . Reardon . amp . 2011 . Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America . Princeton University Press . 978-0691150420.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . July 29, 2019 . Schinia bina (Guenée, 1852) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . March 23, 2020.
2. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/biodiversity/index.asp?mode=info&Grp=9&SpecCode=IILEYMP230 "Bina Flower Moth (Schinia bina)"