About Schinia lucens Morrison, 1875
Schinia lucens, commonly known as the leadplant flower moth or false indigo flower moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae. It has a mottled pink coloration that makes it easy to spot. This species was first formally described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1875. It is distributed across the central and western regions of the United States. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 25 to 28 millimeters. This species produces one generation per year. The larvae of Schinia lucens feed on plants in the Amorpha genus, particularly Amorpha canescens, and they are well-camouflaged on their host plant.
