Eichlinia gloriosa
(Edwards, 1880)
thistledown velvet ant
Eichlinia gloriosa is a clearwing in the , 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 moths, 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
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