Sun Moths & Flower Moths
What are they?
The sun moths and flower moths are two closely-related groups of often quite brightly-colored and eye-catching species. Some species are strongly migratory and many species can be found during the day, either resting fairly conspicuously or nectaring actively at flowers.
Identification
Generally a group of attractively-marked and colored moths that are readily identifiable to species on color and wing markings.
11068 Corn-ear Straw Helicoverpa zea
Length: 18-22mm. Flight Time: May-November. Larval Food: Many low, herbaceous plants, including a wide range of crop species.
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11071 Tobacco Sun Moth Heliothis virescens
Length: 15-19mm. Flight Time: May-October. Larval Food: Many low, herbaceous plants, including a wide range of crop species.
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11117 Lynx Flower Moth Schinia lynx
Length: 10-12mm. Flight Time: June-September. Larval Food: Members of the aster family, especially fleabane (Erigeron spp.).
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11128 Chocolate Flower Moth Schinia arcigera
Length: 11-13mm. Flight Time: July-September. Larval Food: A range of herbaceous plants, mostly in the aster family (Asteraceae).
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