ARCIGERA FLOWER MOTH

Schinia arcigera

OWLET MOTHS  (Noctuidae)


Description

The Arcigera Flower Moth is .50 inch long and has a wingspan of one inch.  The forewing is

dark brown with paler grayish-brown median and terminal areas.  The white antemedial line

is arc shaped and the white postmedial line is slightly curved.  The hindwing of the male is

black on the outer half and bright yellow on the inner half with a rectangular black discal spot. 

The hindwing of the female is black with a pale fringe.  The caterpillar has a brown body with

thin, indistinct dorsal and subdorsal llines.  The head is shiny brown.



Occurrence

The frequency of occurrence at Fontenelle Forest is not known.  It has been photographed in early September at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center and Camp Brewster.  Adults feed on flower nectar.  They may be seen nectaring during the day, but are mainly nocturnal and come to lights.



Comments

The larvae eat the flowers of Asters, Horseweed and related composites. 





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