Synanthedon alleri
(Engelhardt, 1946)
Synanthedon alleri is a in the , native to the Nearctic region. The was originally described as Thamnosphecia alleri in 1946 and later transferred to Synanthedon. As with other sesiids, it exhibits -mimicking and reduced scaling that creates a transparent appearance. The species appears to be rarely encountered, with limited observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synanthedon alleri: /sɪˈnænθɪˌdɒn ˈælɛraɪ/
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Distribution
Nearctic region (North America). Specific records include northwestern Nebraska and south-central Kansas, suggesting a Great Plains distribution.
Seasonality
have been observed in early October, indicating fall activity.
Similar Taxa
- Euhagena nebraskaeSimilar found in overlapping Great Plains ; both exhibit -mimicking and reduced scaling. S. alleri can be distinguished by generic placement and presumably by specific morphological details of the original description.