Schinia accessa
Common NameSchinia accessa
Scientific NameSchinia accessa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHeliothinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatPrairies, grasslands, sandy areas, and open habitats where host plants occur.
Geographic RangeCentral and western North America, including states like Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Host PlantsLiatris spp. (Blazing Star)
Flight PeriodAugust to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on the flowers and seeds of Liatris species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique pattern of wavy white and dark grey-brown transverse bands across the forewings. The overall pale greyish-white coloration with contrasting stripes is a key identifier.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pale greyish-white body and forewings, which display prominent, wavy, transverse white bands alternating with darker grey-brown bands, creating a distinct striped pattern.
