Carmenta

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Carmenta: //karˈmɛn.ta//

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Summary

Carmenta Hy. Edwards, 1881 is a genus of moths in the family Sesiidae, consisting of 32 species primarily found in North America north of Mexico. The name Carmenta is also associated with a Roman goddess of childbirth and prophecy.

Distribution

32 species in North America north of Mexico (as of June, 2013).

Cultural Significance

The name Carmenta is derived from Latin carmen, meaning a magic spell, oracle or song. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Carmenta was a goddess of childbirth and prophecy, associated with technological innovation, the protection of mothers and children and a patron of midwives. She was also said to have invented the Latin alphabet.

Tags

• Lepidoptera
• Sesiidae
• Carmenta
• mythology
• ancient Rome