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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