Eichlinia gloriosa
(Edwards, 1880)
thistledown velvet ant
Eichlinia gloriosa is a clearwing moth in the Sesiidae, first described by Edwards in 1880. The belongs to a family whose members are known for mimicking or through their transparent wings and wasp-like body shape. As with other sesiid , are and often visit flowers for nectar. The Eichlinia is part of the tribe Melittiini within the Sesiinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eichlinia gloriosa: /ˌaɪkˈlɪniə ɡloˈriːoʊsə/
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Distribution
Nearctic region
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- The gloriously dichromatic Dasymutilla gloriosa | Beetles In The Bush
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