Synanthedon decipiens

(Synanthedon decipiens)

Description

Synanthedon decipiens, the oakgall clearwing or oak gall borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is about 12 mm. The moths are on wing in June. This species emerges from woody oak galls.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Sesiidae

Genus:Synanthedon

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