Hymenoclea

Engelhardt, 1946

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Hymenoclea is a of clearwing moths ( Sesiidae) first described by Engelhardt in 1946. The genus belongs to the Sesiinae and tribe Synanthedonini. Like other sesiid , in this genus are characterized by mimicry of or in their form. The genus is distinct from the plant genus Hymenoclea (Asteraceae), which comprises desert shrubs such as burrobrush.

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How to pronounce Hymenoclea: /ˌhaɪməˈnɒkliə/

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Similar Taxa

  • Hymenoclea (plant genus, Asteraceae)Homonym; the plant includes desert shrubs such as burrobrush (Hymenoclea monogyra and Hymenoclea salsola), which are unrelated to the genus and should not be confused with it.
  • Other Sesiidae generaMany clearwing moth share -mimicking appearance and transparent wing areas; precise identification requires examination of specific morphological characters.

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Nomenclatural note

The name Hymenoclea is used for both a (Sesiidae, Animalia) and a plant genus (Asteraceae, Plantae). These are independent taxonomic entities with no biological relationship. The plant genus is notably the of the leaf beetle Leptinotarsa lineolata.

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