Carmenta arizonae
(Beutenmüller, 1898)
Carmenta arizonae is a ( ) described by William Beutenmüller in 1898. It is known only from Arizona, USA. As a member of the Carmenta, it belongs to a group of seed-feeding clearwing moths primarily distributed in the Americas. The is documented by only 18 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly known.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carmenta arizonae: /kɑrˈmɛn.tə ˌæ.rɪˈzoʊ.niː/
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Distribution
Known only from the US state of Arizona. GBIF records indicate Nearctic distribution. The has not been documented outside this region.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Sesia arizonae by Beutenmüller in 1898, later transferred to the Carmenta.