Carmenta ogalala
Engelhardt, 1946
Carmenta ogalala is a clearwing moth ( Sesiidae) described by Engelhardt in 1946. The is known from Colorado in the western United States. Like other members of its , it likely exhibits -mimicry through transparent wings and a slender body form. Very few documented observations exist, with only three records reported to iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carmenta ogalala: //kaɹˈmɛn.tə ˌɑː.ɡəˈlɑː.lə//
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Distribution
Known from Colorado, United States. GBIF records indicate distribution within the .
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'ogalala' appears to reference the Oglala Lakota people or the Oglala Aquifer region, though this etymology is not explicitly documented in available sources.