Carmenta armasata

(Druce, 1892)

Carmenta armasata is a clearwing in the , first described by Herbert Druce in 1892. It is known from Texas in the southern United States. The belongs to a of seed-feeding clearwing moths primarily distributed in the Americas. Like other sesiids, likely mimic or in appearance.

A deceptive moth - Carmenta armasata 21 by VPaleontologist. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.A deceptive moth - Carmenta armasata 13 by VPaleontologist. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.A deceptive moth - Carmenta armasata 09 by VPaleontologist. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Carmenta armasata: /kɑːrˈmɛntə ɑːrˈmæsətə/

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Distribution

Known from Texas, USA. GBIF records indicate distribution in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, though specific localities beyond Texas are not well documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Herbert Druce in 1892. The remains poorly documented in contemporary literature, with minimal biological data published since its original description.

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