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WebSphinx moths are usually large and heavy bodied, with a long, pointed abdomen. They often hover near flowers, feeding on nectar via a very long proboscis (mouth tube or “tongue”). The forewings are generally long and pointed, although some species have angled or irregular margins. The antennae tend to get gradually wider, then narrow again ... WebSchinia. Alaria Duncan & Westwood, 1841 (precocc.) Oria Guenée, 1852 (preocc.) Schinia, commonly called flower moths, is a large genus of moths belonging to the family Noctuidae. The genus has a Holarctic distribution with the vast majority of species being found in North America, many with a very restricted range and larval food plant. theories of cognitive development quizlet

Ragweed Flower Moth - Schinia rivulosa - BugGuide.Net

Schinia arcigera, the arcigera flower moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Arizona and Idaho, north to Saskatchewan. The wingspan is 22–25 mm. Adults are on wing from July to September in the northeast and from August to October in southern New Jersey. WebSchinia septentrionalis, the northern flower moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae.The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1858. It is found in North America from Missouri to Quebec to South Carolina and Louisiana.Records include Colorado, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas.It is listed as threatened in the US state of Connecticut. theories of cognition examples