Schinia tuberculum

(Hübner, [1831])
Golden Aster Flower Moth

Sort #: 2585 | P #: 932112 | MPG #: 11116
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Larval substrate: Probably Pityopsis falcata (Sickle-leaved Golden-aster)
Phenology: Adult: 8/05 to 8/26 (22 records)

Comment: Very similar to S. septentrionalis, but has a yellow-striped abdomen, whereas septentrionalis has a dark abdomen

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1969
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 23