Species Details

Schinia suetus

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SeasonalityAlberta specimens were collected June 3-July 16. IdentificationA small (approx. 2.5 cm wingspan) diurnal moth with dull greenish lavender to pale wine-brown, crossed by a central cream band widening at the upper end to encompass a large spot of the ground color. The terminal band is slightly paler grey or grey-green. The hindwings are jet black with a whie median band dived in two by the black discal mark. S. persimilis is similar, but is usually brighter maroon and has a pale spot in the basal area of the hindwing. The larva is illustrated in color by Hardwick (1996).

Scientific Name Schinia suetus Habitat It frequents open meadows. Seasonality Alberta specimens were collected June 3-July 16. Identification
A small (approx. 2.5 cm wingspan) diurnal moth with dull greenish lavender to pale wine-brown, crossed by a central cream band widening at the upper end to encompass a large spot of the ground color. The terminal band…
A small (approx. 2.5 cm wingspan) diurnal moth with dull greenish lavender to pale wine-brown, crossed by a central cream band widening at the upper end to encompass a large spot of the ground color. The terminal band is slightly paler grey or grey-green. The hindwings are jet black with a whie median band dived in two by the black discal mark. S. persimilis is similar, but is usually brighter maroon and has a pale spot in the basal area of the hindwing. The larva is illustrated in color by Hardwick (1996).
Life History Adults are diurnal and single brooded. The larval stages are described in detail by Hardwick (1996). Conservation In Alberta it is known only from 3 or 4 specimens collected in the Lethbridge area. Diet Info
The larval host plant is species of Lupin, including L. latifolius, L. nanus, L. sericeus and L. leucopsis. Like all Schinia they feed only of the flowering parts of the plant. Suetus will bore into the seed pod,…
The larval host plant is species of Lupin, including L. latifolius, L. nanus, L. sericeus and L. leucopsis. Like all Schinia they feed only of the flowering parts of the plant. Suetus will bore into the seed pod, plug the hole with silk, and devour the seeds and fleshy interior of the pod.
Range A high plains and mountain species, widespread in the mountains of western North America, from southern Alberta west to BC, south at least to C0 and CA.

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"Species Details - Schinia suetus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6199. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Anweiler, G. G.
Role species page author
Date 2007

References

Specimen Information

There are 7 specimens of this Species.

6 results plotted on map in 5 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM57907 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Chelan county, Navarre Coulee Collected ByJohnston, E. C. Date Collected1947-05-18

UASM99099 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Del Bonita Collected ByByers, B. Date Collected1983-06-03

UASM99100 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Milk River Ridge Reservoir Collected ByByers, B. Date Collected1983-06-08

UASM139389 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Klickitat county, Columbia Hills Collected ByCrabo, L. Date Collected1989-05-07

UASM139390 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: California, Monterey county, Piney Creek Collected BySala, F. Date Collected1993-04-09

UASM139391 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Harney county, Steens Mountain Collected ByTroubridge, J.; Crabo Date Collected1994-06-04

UASM139392 - Schinia suetus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: California, Monterey county, Piney Creek Collected BySala, F. Date Collected1993-04-09

Adult Seasonal Distribution