Carmenta ithacae

(Beutenmüller, 1897)

Ithaca Clearwing Moth

A in the , described by William Beutenmüller in 1897. The occurs across much of North America and is active in mid-summer. feed on composite plants including Helenium and Aster species. are and -mimicking in appearance.

Monograph of the Sesiidæ of America, north of Mexico (Pl. XXXI) (7400748140) by Beutenmüller, William. Used under a Public domain license.Carmenta ithacae by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Carmenta ithacae: //kɑːrˈmɛn.tə ɪˈθæ.kiː//

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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

feed on various composites including Helenium and Aster species.

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