Schinia indiana
Schinia indiana, or the phlox moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the Mid-Western United States.[1]
| Schinia indiana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Schinia |
| Species: | S. indiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Schinia indiana Smith, 1908 | |
The wingspan is about 17–21 mm.
The larvae feed on Phlox pilosa.
References
- Schinia indiana at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2009-10-04.
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