Carmenta ithacae
(Beutenmüller, 1897)
Ithaca Clearwing Moth
A clearwing moth in the Sesiidae, described by William Beutenmüller in 1897. The occurs across much of North America and is active in mid-summer. Larvae feed on composite plants including Helenium and Aster species. are and -mimicking in appearance.
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Distribution
North America: recorded from Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Seasonality
active from late June to July.
Diet
Larvae feed on various composites including Helenium and Aster species.