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Species Paranthrene simulans - Hornet Clearwing - Hodges#2527

Classification · Hodges Number · Other Common Names · Size · Identification · Range · Habitat · Season · Life Cycle · Print References · Internet References · Works Cited
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
No Taxon (Moths)
Superfamily Sesioidea
Family Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
Subfamily Tinthiinae
Tribe Paranthrenini
Genus Paranthrene
Species simulans (Hornet Clearwing - Hodges#2527)
Hodges Number
2527
Other Common Names
Oak Clearwing Borer
Size
Wingspan 27-40 mm
Identification
Distinctive hornet mimic.
Range
Eastern North America: Novia Scotia to Florida, west to Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi.
Habitat
Near deciduous forests, presumably
Season
May-June
Life Cycle
Larvae feed on foliage of chestnuts, oaks. Two year life cycle.
Print References
Covell, p. 425, plat 61 #6 (1)
Internet References
Moth Photographer's Group
Forestry Images
Georgia Leps
Works Cited
1.Peterson Field Guides: Eastern Moths
By Charles V. Covell
Contributed by Cotinis on 30 April, 2005 - 2:06pm

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