The Primrose Moth is a stunningly beautiful small moth with vivid pink and yellow wing markings that perfectly match the flowers of its primrose host plant — an extraordinary example of floral mimicry for camouflage. It is one of many flower moths in the genus Schinia, each often matched in color to a specific flower. Adults rest inside or on flowers during the day and fly at night.
Best time to see a Primrose Moth
The best time to see a Primrose Moth is July–August, when about 95% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,800 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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