Albuna

Edwards, 1881

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Albuna is a of clearwing moths in the Sesiidae, established by Edwards in 1881. The genus includes five described , most notably Albuna fraxini, commonly known as the Virginia creeper clearwing. Species in this genus are part of the tribe Paranthrenini within the Sesiinae. Like other sesiids, members of Albuna are known for their -mimicking appearance, with reduced wing scaling that creates transparent areas on the wings.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Albuna: /ælˈbjuːnə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States, with specific distribution records from Vermont. The appears to be restricted to North America based on available occurrence data.

Host Associations

  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Albuna fraxini, the Virginia creeper clearwing, is associated with Virginia creeper as a larval plant

Similar Taxa

  • ParanthreneBoth belong to tribe Paranthrenini and share similar clearwing ; Albuna can be distinguished by specific wing venation and genitalia characteristics
  • SynanthedonAnother sesiid with clearwing appearance; Albuna generally have more extensive dark scaling on wings and different abdominal patterning

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Taxonomic History

The was erected by Henry Edwards in 1881 with Albuna fraxini as the type . Four additional species were described by Eichlin in 1989.

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