Carmenta tildeni
Eichlin, 1995
Carmenta tildeni is a small clearwing moth in the Sesiidae, described by Thomas D. Eichlin in 1995. It is native to the southwestern United States (Arizona and southern Texas) and Mexico. The exhibits in size, with females notably smaller than males. As a member of the clearwing moth Carmenta, it likely possesses reduced wing scaling that creates a -like appearance, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carmenta tildeni: /kɑrˈmɛn.tə ˈtɪl.dɛ.naɪ/
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Identification
Females have a wingspan of 8–10 mm, making them among the smaller clearwing moths in the Carmenta. As a sesiid , it likely exhibits the 's characteristic clear or partially scaled wings with dark borders and , though specific pattern details for this are not well documented. The small size and southwestern U.S./Mexico distribution help distinguish it from larger or more northerly Carmenta species.
Distribution
Known from the southwestern United States (Arizona and southern Texas) and Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in both Nearctic and .
Similar Taxa
- Carmenta wildishorumSimilar small clearwing moth in the same ; distinguished by distribution (C. wildishorum occurs in New Mexico and Colorado) and likely size differences
- Other Carmenta speciesMany Carmenta are poorly differentiated morphologically; accurate identification often requires examination of genitalia or