Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Sylvora acerni
Explanation of Names
acerni is Latin for "of maple" (maple genus is Acer), referring to the larval host.
Identification
forewing edged in near-black, with black patch about two-thirds length of wing; subterminal area yellow; wings and antennae may have bluish or purplish sheen, depending on lighting; end of abdomen has bright reddish-orange tuft of hairs [adapted from description by Lynn Scott]
Range
Throughout the eastern US and Canada, westward to Nebraska
(1),
(2)Habitat
Larvae bore in maple trees.
Food
Maples, particularly Silver, Red, and Sugar Maple. (
ForestPests.Org)
Remarks
A pest of maples.
The only eastern Clearwing attracted to lights.
(1)Print References
Covell, page 426, plate 61 #7
(1)
Holland, page 386, plate XLVI, Fig. 28
(2)
Johnson and Lyon, page 260
(4)Internet References
Photos and information by Lynn Scott, Ontario
Photo by Larry Line, Maryland
Photos at Cedar Creek, Minnesota
Contributed by
Troy Bartlett on 6 February, 2005 - 11:20pm
Additional contributions by
Robin McLeodLast updated 21 August, 2005 - 10:39am
