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Carmenta ithacae

(Carmenta ithacae)

Description

Carmenta ithacae is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It was described by William Beutenmüller in 1897. It is known from North America, including Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Virginia and Wisconsin. Adults are on wing from late June to July. The larvae feed on various composites like Helenium species, as well as Aster species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Sesiidae
Genus:Carmenta
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