Sophona snellingi
Eichlin, 1986
Sophona snellingi is a clearwing moth in the Sesiidae, described by Eichlin in 1986. It belongs to the Tinthiinae, a group of relatively small and poorly known sesiid . The is named in honor of entomologist Roy R. Snelling. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to exhibit -mimicry through transparent wings and a slender body form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sophona snellingi: //soʊˈfoʊnə ˈsnɛlɪndʒi//
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Specific locality records are sparse, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
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Taxonomic placement
Sophona snellingi is classified in the Tinthiinae and tribe Tinthiini. The Sophona contains relatively few described , and the group remains taxonomically understudied.
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'snellingi' honors Roy R. Snelling (1934-2008), a prominent hymenopterist and entomologist at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History.